Program description
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
Join the thousands of occupational therapists who have benefited from our high-quality and innovative training. The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy leads to rewarding careers where you can help people facing physical and mental challenges to overcome barriers to their independence.
Ours was the first Occupational Therapy School established under the auspices of the NHS in 1948 so we have a strong heritage and reputation. The BSc (Hons) is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council.
Voted among the UK’s top courses in the National Student Survey, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy equips you to support people with wide-ranging difficulties to perform the everyday activities which are key to their wellbeing – from work, sport and leisure to self-care. We offer superb training facilities, including an NHS-standard hospital ward and rehabilitation kitchen. Our investment in latest technology means you can also learn in virtual and immersive environments.
Admission requirements
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Qualification Offer Further information UCAS Tariff 120 points Your offer will be based on your predicted grades from your core A2s (full A levels), BTEC Diploma etc. We will accept up to 16 points towards the total from level 3 qualifications such as AS (where those AS levels are not taken on to A2 level), the Extended Project, or Music qualifications. We usually consider an A Level in General Studies as a supplementary qualification. A good application/performance will be taken into account if you do not meet the criteria / offer. A level BBB Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DDM Access to HE Diploma D: 15 creditsM: 24 credits
P: 6 credits Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits with 45 at Level 3. GCSE/National 4/National 5 GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
English language requirements
IELTS overall score at a minimum of 7.0; with at least IELTS 6.5 in each band (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) or another Secure English Language Test(SELT)at CEFR level B2 or above
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Tuition fees
Channel Islands £9,250 Year 1 EU £9,250 Year 1 International £14,250 Year 1 England £9,250 Year 1 Northern Ireland £9,250 Year 1 Scotland £9,250 Year 1 Wales £9,250 Year 1Additional fee information
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University of Derby
Here at the University of Derby we believe anything is possible. With a broad range of courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level, we can help you get your career off to a great start. We know how important it...
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