BSc Occupational Therapy - Extended Route
Course overview
This full-time, three-year course, BSc Occupational Therapy – Extended Route at the University of Salford, prepares students to be occupational therapists, a profession that supports people in doing the essential daily activities or occupations they want or need to perform. The extended route offers flexibility, needing about 22.5 hours of study per week along with full-time practical work (placements). The main aim is to boost a person's health and well-being by changing the task or the environment around them.
Students combine academic study with a minimum of 1,000 hours of practical placements, working across different healthcare settings in the Greater Manchester area. Assessment methods include written examinations, presentations, and assignments. The course is fully approved by both the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants are required to achieve 120 UCAS Tariff points. This is often equivalent to grades ABC/BBB from three A-Levels, or a BTEC Extended Diploma at Distinction, Merit (DDM).
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All candidates must also possess five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, which must include both English Language and Maths.
English Proficiency:
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Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to show proof of English language ability, typically by scoring 7.0 overall in IELTS Academic, with no individual section scoring below 6.5.
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The University also accepts a range of other equivalent English language qualifications.
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Career opportunities
Upon completing the BSc Occupational Therapy – Extended Route from the University of Salford and registering with the HCPC, graduates work as professional Occupational Therapists in a wide variety of settings. The major employment destinations include:
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NHS Hospitals (e.g., acute medical care, paediatrics, mental health services).
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Local Authority Social Care Teams and Housing Associations.
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Community Health Services and General Practitioner (GP) Surgeries.
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Schools, Colleges, and Education Settings.
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Private Practice, Charities, and Specialist Rehabilitation Centres.
Cost of study
For International students, the annual tuition fee for the BSc Occupational Therapy – Extended Route in the University of Salford is £19,500.
Admission
The main application route for this undergraduate course is through UCAS. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.
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