Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
Ulster UniversityDerry~Londonderry, United Kingdom
Course overview
Become an occupational therapist. Learn how you can help people of all ages and ability do the everyday things they want and need to do.
Key highlights
- Prepares students to practise as occupational therapists
- Learn to help people of all ages and abilities
- Focus on enabling everyday activities people want and need to do
- Placement blocks built into the programme
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — A Level Grades: BBB
- Irish Leaving Certificate — Grades H3, H3, H3, H3, H3; Plus English Language and Mathematics Grade H6 at Higher Level or Grade O4 at Ordinary Level
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 65% (120-credit Access Course; Overall profile of 65% (120 credit Access course) (NI Access course), including 65% in each Level 3 module. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. Overall profile of 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit in graded units (60 credit Access course) (GB Access course) in a relevant subject. Plus GCSE Mathematics and English Language Grade C
- HNC / HND: Merit — with overall Merit to include 60 distinctions in level 5 credits/units
- HNC / HND: Distinction — with overall Distinction to include 90 distinctions in level 4/5 credits/units
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
Please contact the provider.
University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Occupational Therapist
- Paediatric Occupational Therapist
- Mental Health Occupational Therapist
- Community Occupational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
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 Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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