BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Accelerated
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Occupational therapists help people undertake the 'occupations' they want or need to do. An occupation is any type of meaningful activity we do in our everyday lives. This includes going to work, leisure activities, and looking after ourselves.
A condition, illness, injury, ability, or state of mind can affect how we take part in activities. Occupational therapists help by modifying these activities. They can teach new skills or strategies, adapt the environment, or use a combination of these.
Our Patient, Carer and Public Involvement (PCPI) participants are integral to the course. Our PCPIs can share their lived experiences of health and social care services with you. They'll contribute to your learning through assessment and feedback in a safe environment.
This will develop your confidence and competence before you begin your placement.
Key highlights
- Accelerated two-year route into occupational therapy
- Patient, Carer and Public Involvement participants share lived experiences of services
- Service users contribute to assessment and feedback in a safe environment
- Builds confidence and competence before practice placement
- Learn to teach new skills, adapt environments and modify activities
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS points from a minimum of two A Level passes or equivalent, such as T Levels.
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended National Diplomas
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — We accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas and ask for 120 UCAS points from your level 3 units.
- GCSE: C — to include English Language, Mathematics
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Occupational therapist
- NHS occupational therapist
- Community occupational therapist
- Mental health occupational therapist
- Paediatric occupational therapist
- Social services occupational therapist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,750 per year | International: £24,000 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 University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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