BSc Occupational Therapy

This full-time, three-year programme prepares students to become Occupational Therapists (OTs) — professionals who support people experiencing illness or disability by helping them recover, adapt, and overcome barriers. Occupational therapists enable individuals to perform the daily activities they need or want to do, thereby improving their function, independence, and quality of life.

OTs work with adults and children of all ages, including those with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions, across various settings such as hospitals, community healthcare organisations, education, charities, and private practice. The course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).

The course integrates real-world perspectives, incorporating the lived experiences of service users and carers to ensure that the curriculum remains relevant to evolving professional practices. Modules cover traditional health and social care, employability, and entrepreneurship within private practice.

Teesside University is an innovative and modern institution in Northeast England, dedicated to social inclusion and providing state-of-the-art facilities for ambitious and talented students. It is recognised nationally for its excellence in apprenticeship provision, teaching quality, business engagement, and student satisfaction, making it a hub for academic and professional growth.

Grade Requirements

• UCAS Tariff: 112–128 points, typically achieved through A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
• A-levels: From a maximum of three A-levels, preferably including Biology and excluding General Studies.
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): From a diploma plus one A-level or equivalent, preferably in Biology, with grades DD or higher.
• Other equivalent international qualifications and certificates are also accepted.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: Overall score of 7.0 with no component below 6.5.
• TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 100/120 (to be taken alongside a Teesside University English language test) before receiving an unconditional offer.

The tuition fee for international students enrolled in the BSc Occupational Therapy programme is £17,000 per year. Fees are subject to annual review.

Teesside University offers several scholarships for international students, including:

• Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship: A £7,000 one-off tuition fee waiver in the first year, awarded to exceptional applicants who demonstrate ambition and commitment.
• Global Excellence Scholarship: Supports high-achieving international students who have completed an International Foundation Year, offering a scholarship upon progression to degrees like the BSc Occupational Therapy.

Graduates of the BSc Occupational Therapy programme have a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Neurological Rehabilitation
• Physiotherapist
• Paediatrics
• Paediatric Occupational Therapist
• Physical Medicine Specialist

International students can apply for this course through UCAS or directly to the university using the international student application form. For guidance and support, please contact our trained counsellors for assistance.