BSc Occupational Therapy

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.

Keele University, established in 1949, is located on a 600-acre campus in the Staffordshire countryside and is well known for welcoming students from around the world and giving them a conducive learning environment.

Keele Business School has strong connections with businesses and is located in the Keele University Science & Innovation Park, which helps students connect with industry professionals. The university has received a Gold award for its excellent teaching.

The teachers at Keele Business School come from many different countries, bringing a global view to their teaching, research, and work with businesses. Keele University also offers many other undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including subjects like Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts.

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.

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

Keele University offers several scholarships for international students who will start their studies in the 2025/26 academic year. Some of these are automatically given based on your academic achievements. These include the Undergraduate Global Scholarship (£5,000 off your tuition fees), the Advanced Entry Scholarship (£3,000 off your tuition fees), and the International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship (£1,000 off your tuition fees).

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

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.