Keele University

BSc Occupational Therapy

Keele University

Course overview

The BSc Occupational Therapy at Keele University is designed for students who wish to improve the daily lives of people by addressing their physical, mental health and social needs. Studying the programme will equip students with the essential skills to practise as occupational therapists across health, social care and community settings. 

Throughout this 3-year programme, students will have the opportunity to work with people who have different needs, and as such, they will need to understand each client's lifestyle so that they can work with them to create the best treatment plan. 

Students will gain the skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment plans in hospital and community settings and establish realistic goals with clients, or know when to refer clients to other specialists when needed.

Entry requirements

Applicants need to write a personal statement. In this, they should explain why they want to study this course and give other important information about their studies. They also need to provide a reference from a teacher or someone they have worked for. Students can also add their CV to their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • The typical offer for this course is A-Levels at BBC from 3 subjects. Other qualifications include the BTEC Extended Diploma, T-Levels and International Baccalaureate. 

English Proficiency:

  • Candidates whose primary language is not English are required to have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area.

Scholarships

  • Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships

    A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.

  • International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship

    Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

    Up to £1,000

  • Placement Bursary Initiative

    The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.

  • The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)

    Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.

    Up to £3,000

  • Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)

    Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).

    Up to £3,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Occupational Therapy programme from Keele University can pursue various career roles, including:

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Mental Health Therapist
  • Home Health Therapist
  • Community Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Vocational Counsellor

Cost of study

For the 2025-26 academic year, the tuition fees for the BSc Occupational Therapy course from Keele University for international students are £20,200.

Admission

If you would like help with your application, you can talk to our trained advisors. They can offer advice on how to make a strong application and ensure it meets the course requirements.

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