BSc Occupational Therapy
Course overview
This three-year full-time degree prepares students for a valued career, enabling them to overcome barriers and live more independently. The programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), making graduates eligible to register as occupational therapists. Learning areas include innovative teaching, technology, and excellent clinical skills facilities.
The course is structured around three days of weekly study, offering flexibility, and includes four distinct, mandatory practice placements totalling at least 1,000 hours in varied settings. Assessment methods are comprehensive and include written assignments, examinations, clinical skills observations, and the evaluation of practice placement performance.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement and provide relevant information about their studies, an academic and/or employer reference and a CV to show their work experience. Candidates must obtain a satisfactory Criminal Records Declaration (DBS) and Occupational Health clearance.
Grade Requirements:
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Candidates need 120 UCAS points at A2, including A-levels in Biology, Sociology, Human Biology, PE or Psychology or equivalent.
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Other International qualifications equivalent to an A-level are also accepted.
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Five GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English.
English Proficiency:
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Candidates need to score at least 7.0 overall, including writing, in the IELTS test, with any other component below 6.5.
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Other English language test scores, such as the PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT tests, are also accepted.
Scholarships
Articulation Scholarship
We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.
Up to £2,000Excellence Scholarship
£3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.
Up to £3,500Family Loyalty Scholarship
Value: £2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000Franchise Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000International Bursary
An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.
Up to £1,000INTO Scholarship
Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.
Up to £2,000MBBS Excellence Scholarship
£10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).
Up to £10,000ONCampus Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold
The Medivet Hardship Fund
A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.
Up to £300Women in STEM bursary
Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Occupational Therapy from the University of Lancashire can become:
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Occupational Therapist
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Social Services Occupational Therapist
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Mental Health Practitioner
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Community Rehabilitation Specialist
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Private Practice or Charity Sector Worker
Cost of study
The international students’ tuition fee for the BSc Occupational Therapy at the University of Lancashire is £17,325 for the first year. Note that this tuition fee is subject to change.
Admission
Admission to the BSc Occupational Therapy programme is made through the university’s online application system. If you need further assistance, we at AHZ can assist you with your application process.
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