Occupational Therapy

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years MedicineCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

UCAS Points

120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

About this course

Course Overview

You’ll get an outstanding learning experience on our innovative and dynamic BSc in Occupational Therapy. It’s a great way to join a valued profession that’s all about enabling people.

Why study with us

  • The course is based on exciting and innovative teaching, using technology, superb clinical skills facilities and interdisciplinary education.

  • You’ll be taught in a small cohort with excellent tutor support.

  • In Year 3 you’ll have the opportunity to choose your own elective placements which could include study abroad.

    What you'll do

  • You’ll hear first-hand how health conditions impact a person’s life through our COMENSUS facility (Community Engagement and Service User Support).

  • You’ll be joining an occupational therapy community that’s shaping an exciting programme to meet the needs of ever-changing health and social care.

  • In your final year, we’ll help you apply for jobs with mock interviews, CV development and producing a Continuing Professional Development portfolio.

    Accreditations

  • This course is accredited by the RCOT, the professional body for occupational therapists across the UK. After successfully completing this course you will be eligible to apply for initial registration as an Occupational Therapist with the RCOT.

  • This course is accredited by the WFOT – the global voice for occupational therapy representing occupational therapists worldwide.

  • This course is accredited and endorsed by the HCPC regulatory body. The HCPC is a regulator of health and care professionals in the UK, approving programmes and setting the standards that individuals must meet in order to become a registered professional.

    Future Careers

    Once registered, occupational therapists can apply for posts in a wide variety of settings - hospitals, GP practices, residential homes, social services, charities, schools and prisons.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 120 points
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2222 Occupational therapists
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2464 Youth work professionals
    2469 Welfare professionals

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £27,000

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    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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