BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (with Foundation Year option)
Entry requirementsFor September 2024 entry:120 - 136 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma grade DDM (128 UCAS tariff points).
Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 September 2024 entry:
Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 71-80%. Grade depends on the course
Hong Kong HKDSE Diploma (4,4,4 – 4,4,5 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 70-80%
Italian Esame di Stato with 70-80%. Grade depends on the course
Titulo de Bachillerato with 7 or 8. Grade depends on the course
Foundation Year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points.
Academic titleBSc (Hons)
Course descriptionWhy study BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at BU? Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to critically assess a service user’s circumstances in order to help them adapt to their environment and maximise their performance potential. The course maintains small cohort sizes resulting in excellent lecturer-to-student ratio meaning more support, education and resource availability. Get hands-on practice using our newly-built clinical simulation facilities, which feature a daily living suite and kitchen, plus equipment to tackle a range of situations commonly encountered by occupational therapists. Put your learning into practice with placement experience throughout the course in a variety of settings. Experiential learning allows you to work on real-life scenarios to gain knowledge and understanding of occupational roles and how health and wellbeing can affect their functioning. New funding: Occupational therapy students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more information about the funding. Foundation Year: We have a Foundation Year option for UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills needed to prepare you for the Occupational Therapy degree, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the full degree and begin your Occupational Therapy study. The Foundation Year will be based at the Talbot Campus, Bournemouth.