BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Occupational therapy is a healthcare profession that supports people of all ages to live meaningful, independent lives by overcoming barriers to everyday activities. Occupational therapists work across health, social care and community settings, taking a holistic approach to understand how physical, psychological and social factors affect daily life. On this three-year course, you’ll develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed for professional practice.

What you will study

Our BSc Occupational Therapy programme is full-time - you'll undertake placement in a variety of settings which will approximately be 25% of your learning time, alongside lectures and independent study. You’ll learn the foundational knowledge of occupational therapy theory and underpinning sciences to support occupational therapy across the life course, developing critical understandings of the societal contexts. Year 1 core: Occupational Science, Foundations in Professional Practice 1, Occupational Therapy Practice 1, Practice Based Learning 1. Year 2 core: Process and Reasoning in Professional Practice, Contemporary Practice, Occupational Therapy Practice 2, Practice Based Learning 2. Year 3 core: Practice Based Learning 3, Occupational Therapy Practice 3, Professional Practice, Research Project.

Career pathways

In your role, you may work with children, adults or older people, supporting individuals, carers and communities to overcome barriers to participation and improve health and wellbeing. From supporting someone recovering from illness to helping individuals live independently at home, your career as an occupational therapist can develop in many different directions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels - e.g. BBB. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - DDM. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DDM. Access to HE Diploma - Pass with a minimum of 122 UCAS Tariff points. T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 30 or minimum 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. Five GCSEs at Grade 4/ C or above (or equivalent), including English Language and Mathematics. Eligible applicants will be asked to attend an interview (which includes NHS values-based assessment) as part of the admissions process for this course. A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this course. Applicants who have lived outside the UK must provide evidence of a satisfactory overseas police check. Occupational health clearance is required to participate in this course. Instructions for completing these checks will be provided upon receiving a firm offer. IELTS: IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Interview required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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