Occupational Therapy with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• A good application/performance will be taken into account if you do not meet the criteria/offer conditions • Learn from a dedicated and skilled team who have worked in a broad spectrum of occupational therapy roles • Improve your practical skills in our superb facilities, which include a rehabilitation kitchen • Top 20 for learning resources - Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy subject area, National Student Survey 2025 • Top 20 for learning opportunities - Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy subject area, National Student Survey 2025 • Top 25 for student voice - Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy subject area, National Student Survey 2025
Key highlights
- Taught by a team experienced across a broad range of occupational therapy roles
- Develop practical skills in facilities including a rehabilitation kitchen
- Top 20 for learning resources in subject area, NSS 2025
- Top 20 for learning opportunities in subject area, NSS 2025
- Top 25 for student voice in subject area, NSS 2025
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 80 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 80 A Level: CDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have…
- A-level: CDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 80 A Level: CDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifica…
- T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 80 A Level: CDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you wil…
- BTEC: MMP — …looking for UCAS points: 80 A Level: CDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and Englis…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Occupational therapist
- Rehabilitation support worker
- Occupational therapy assistant
- Mental health occupational therapist
- Community occupational therapist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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