Occupational Therapy
University of South WalesPontypridd, United Kingdom
Course overview
Work towards a rewarding career in occupational therapy and make a positive impact on the quality of life for individuals, communities, and populations. Applications for September 2026 are now closed. You can still apply for September 2027.
Key highlights
- Focuses on improving quality of life for individuals, communities and populations
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — UCAS Points: 120 (or above); Entry Requirements; International Students; Contextual offers; Ask a question
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
- A-level: BBB — to exclude General Studies
- A-level: BB — to exclude General Studies
- Additional condition: interview — Interview: Applicants are invited to a multi mini modal interview .
- Additional condition: dbs_check — A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service* (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child and Adult Barring Lists...
- Additional condition: professional_registration — You will be required to demonstrate values in accordance with the HCPC (2016) Standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
Scholarships
Chancellors International Development Scholarships
International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Up to £2,500Course Kit Bursaries
We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.
International Office Scholarship
Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW Scholarship £1000
The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £1,000USW Scholarship £250
The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £250USW Summer School
Please contact the provider.
Careers this course leads to
- Occupational Therapist
- Community Occupational Therapist
- Mental Health Occupational Therapist
- Paediatric Occupational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
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 University of South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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