Occupational Therapy - BSc (Hons)
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Applications for this course are now closed for the 2026/27 academic year. Applications for 2027/28 are open now in UCAS Occupational therapy is a unique career where you can enable people to improve their health and wellbeing and enjoy higher quality of life through preventing and overcoming barriers to participation in the everyday activities they value. The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy can be studied full-time over 3 years or part-time over 4 years.
It will provide you with an understanding of the science and artistry of occupational therapy. Develop the unique skillset needed to be a successful occupational therapist, including leading activity-based therapy, rehabilitation, communication skills and more. Plus, gain experience and expertise on a variety of practice placements outside of the university, and in our special Occupational Therapy Labs and their simulated living spaces and artistic intervention tools.
Why study
Occupational Therapy at LSBU? poll Ranked 1st in London for Occupational Therapy (Complete University Guide 2025). Graduates from this course are now working as Professional Occupational Therapists and as Medical Occupational Therapists at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and Greenwich Hospital. teacher Our Occupational therapy course is delivered through a hybrid learning approach, using a wide variety of teaching and assessment methods to tailor for diverse learning needs. check-circle Professional accreditation: we’re accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists link Professional links: this course can enable you to become a registered occupational therapist, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. medkit Work placements across a variety of clinical settings, such as NHS acute Trusts, community placements and the independent sector. user-check 97% of students on this course received feedback on time from academic staff (National Student Survey, 2025). user-md Students on this course could be eligible to receive a non-repayable amount of up to £11,000 per academic year with the NHS Learning Support Fund. Student Story “The tutors are very kind, and I received a lot of support from my personal tutor and the Disability and Dyslexia Service.
The range of experience both at university and on the placements has been valuable and I have learnt so much about myself.” Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Full-time 3 years September B930 UCAS Part-time 4 years September 2386 Direct to LSBU Course Accreditations RCOT HCPC Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU. Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB).
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Key highlights
- Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Leads to HCPC registration as an occupational therapist
- Placements in NHS acute Trusts, community and independent settings
- Dedicated Occupational Therapy Labs with simulated living spaces
- Hybrid learning with varied teaching and assessment methods
- Ranked 1st in London for Occupational Therapy (Complete University Guide 2025)
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — UK Qualifications International Qualifications 120 UCAS tariff points (e.g. 3 A Levels at grades BBB or above), or BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in a Health or Social Care related subject , or Foundation degree/diplo…
- A-level: BBB — or above
- BTEC: DDM — to include in a Health or Social Care related subject , or Foundat; BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma; combined with A levels
- International Baccalaureate: 26 — or NVQ Level 3 plus one ye
- Access to HE Diploma — in a Science, Health or Social Care related subject ( 60 credits, of which 45 will be at level 3 including 24 at distinction grade and 21 at merit grade
Scholarships
LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship
£5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sports Scholarships
Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.
The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award
The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.
Up to £5,000The Global Success Scholarship
The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.
The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award
Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year
Up to £5,000The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award
£2,000 for each academic year.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Occupational Therapist
- Mental Health Occupational Therapist
- Paediatric Occupational Therapist
- Community Occupational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £7,335 per year | International: £14,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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