Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapy is a challenging and rewarding health career. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages, helping them to develop, recover or maintain their daily living and working skills.
Our comprehensive occupational therapy degree programme is designed to prepare you for a successful career in this dynamic healthcare field, combining theoretical knowledge with extensive practical experience. Work with people who may have physical, cognitive or mental impairments and help improve independence and quality of life. Gain hands-on experience in placements at prestigious healthcare providers including Barts Health NHS Trust, Barking Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals Trust, Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, North East London NHS Foundation Trust and East London NHS Foundation Trust.
Learn in our Hospital & Primary Care Training Hub. This immersive environment mimics the professional world, from A&E wards and critical care to a simulated home, which will help you prepare for a career as an occupational therapist. Book for an open day
Key highlights
- Placements with NHS trusts including Barts Health and Lewisham & Greenwich
- Learn in a Hospital & Primary Care Training Hub
- Simulated A&E, critical care and home environments for realistic practice
- Combines theoretical knowledge with extensive practical experience
- Work with people with physical, cognitive or mental impairments
- Supports people of all ages to build independence and daily living skills
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Accepted Qualifications120 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DDM BTEC Diploma - DMM Access to H…
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 28 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Occupational Therapist
- NHS Occupational Therapist
- Mental Health Occupational Therapist
- Paediatric Occupational Therapist
- Community Occupational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Therapist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 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 East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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