BSc Occupational Therapy
Course overview
This three-year course prepares students to become highly skilled, independent Occupational Therapists, ready to help people of any age overcome daily challenges to improve their health and functioning ability. It is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). Students will learn through lectures, hands-on workshops, group tasks, discussion moments, and self-study, often learning together with students from other healthcare professions.
A main part of the course is a lot of clinical placement experience in different health and social care areas, close and far away. Their performances will be checked using different methods, including essays, group work, poster presentations, a final-year research project, case study talks, and practical assessments during their placements.
Entry requirements
Candidates must submit a personal statement in which they state why they want to study the course and provide related information regarding their studies and experience. A relevant academic or employer reference is also needed.
Grade Requirements:
- To apply, students need 96 to 112 UCAS Tariff points, which they can achieve through the following qualifications:
- GCE A Levels (A-level grades CCC to BBC).
- A Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (grades MMM to DMM).
- An Access to HE Diploma.
English Language Requirements:
- Applicants who are not from England or Welsh must meet the English language proficiency requirements, which are:
- An overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no single component score below 5.5.
- An equivalent score in an acceptable international English language test.
Career opportunities
Graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at Wrexham University can pursue the following careers:
- NHS Hospitals (Acute and Community)
- Social Care Services
- Community Health Teams
- Neurodevelopmental Occupational Therapist
- Private Practice or the Third Sector
Cost of study
International students enrolling for the BSc Occupational Therapy course at Wrexham University are to pay £11,750. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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