Nottingham Trent University

BSc Occupational Therapy

Nottingham Trent University

Course overview

The BSc Occupational Therapy at Nottingham Trent University is designed for students who want to help individuals to live meaningful and independent lives, supporting them to do what is important to them. Present in hospitals, communities, schools, workplaces, prisons, care homes, and many other settings, occupational therapists provide help to individuals to support them in overcoming barriers and carrying out activities that are meaningful to them.

This course focuses on enabling students to explore different opportunities both in the United Kingdom and internationally. At Nottingham Trent University, the department offers learning experiences and environments that will prepare students for the varied careers that they are about to embark upon, including a range of simulation teaching spaces such as our therapeutic kitchen, a domestic suite, hospital wards, consulting rooms, a virtual reality (VR) suite, and access to green space for outdoor teaching.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • UCAS Tariff: International students are required to score 104 - 112 points
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DMM from a BTEC Extended Diploma

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS: International students are required to score a maximum of 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) unless otherwise stated.
  • PTE Academic: International students are required to score no less than 59 in any element.
  • TOEFL iBT including ‘Home Edition’: International students are required to score an overall score of 72 with at least 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing
  • International Baccalaureate: English Language A: Literature or English Language A: Language and Literature [Grade 4] at Standard or Higher Level. English B: [Grade 6] at Standard Level, or [Grade 5] at Higher Level.

Scholarships

  • English Language Test Discount

    You may be entitled to £200 towards the cost of an English Language Test.

    Up to £200

  • NTU Excellence Scholarships

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate - 50% or 25% off your first year tuition fees.

  • NTU International Merit Scholarships

    International Merit Scholarships: £3,000

    Up to £3,000

  • NTU International Scholarships

    International Scholarships : £2,000

    Up to £2,000

  • NTU Music Scholarship

    We may award music tuition for a number of months, a full academic year, or up to the length of your course.

  • NTU Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Outstanding Achievement Award

    The value of the scholarship is £1,000 for each year of study on your first course at the University (excluding any work placement year).

    Up to £1,000

  • Sibling Loyalty Reward

    20% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Sport Scholarships

    Potential bursary or fee reduction.

  • Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship

    Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship: £5,000

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Careers in occupational therapy (OT) include traditional clinical roles, such as:

  • Pediatric Occupational Therapist
  • Geriatric Occupational Therapist
  • Hand Therapist
  • Mental Health Specialist
  • Neurological Rehabilitation Specialist

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying BSc Occupational Therapy in Nottingham Trent University is £17,950 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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