Occupational Therapy
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Boost your professional credibility on a course accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists • Gain invaluable experience through practice-based learning which makes up almost half of the course • 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 • Graduates of this course will be eligible to apply for professional registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council • Enjoy excellent prospects: 100% of graduates go on to work and / or study within 15 months after the course
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists
- Practice-based learning makes up almost half of the course
- Taught by staff experienced across many occupational therapy roles
- Practise skills in facilities including a rehabilitation kitchen
- Eligible to apply for HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 128 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 128 A Level: ABB T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
- A-level: ABB — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 128 A Level: ABB T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
- T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 128 A Level: ABB T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
- BTEC: DDM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 128 A Level: ABB T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with the equivalent of 128
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
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Occupational Therapist
- Mental Health Occupational Therapist
- Paediatric Occupational Therapist
- Community Occupational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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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