BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus. Foundation Year: Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus.
Course overview
Occupational therapists work to improve the everyday life skills of people who experience physical, social, and psychological challenges by helping them to engage in meaningful tasks and occupations.
Key highlights
- Mandatory practice-based learning placements built into the degree
- Focus on improving everyday life skills through meaningful occupations
- Prepares students to support people with physical, social and psychological challenges
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120-136 — For September 2026 entry: 120-136 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBB-AAB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
- A-level: BBB-AAB — including a minimum of 2
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
Scholarships
BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
£2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).
Up to £2,500BU Music Scholarships
Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.
BU Sport Scholarship
£0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.
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: £9,790 | International: £20,685
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 Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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