BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Swansea University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Singleton Park Campus, studied over three years full-time or four years part-time, preparing graduates to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council as registered occupational therapists. Learning combines theory, immersive simulation and practice placements.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Care | Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 3 years full-time or 4 years part-time | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Areas of learning include Occupational Science and the foundations of practice, mental and physical health across the lifespan, and leadership, digital capability and evidence-based decision making. Modules include Professional Foundations for Practice, Occupational Concepts for Wellbeing and Practice 1-4, Practice Placements 1-3, Evidence Based Practice for Occupation, Working with Communities, The Emergent Practitioner and The Specialist Practitioner.

Career pathways

Completion allows application to the HCPC to become a registered Occupational Therapist, with specialisms such as older adults, rehabilitation, social care, children, mental health and learning disability. Starting salary quoted as 31,515 GBP rising to 55,531 GBP.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level minimum BBB (health or science-related subjects desirable); Access to HE Diploma 60 credits with at least 45 at level 3 and 15 at level 2, including at least 24 distinctions, 18 merits and a maximum of 3 passes at level 3; BTEC DDM; T Levels Merit; Welsh Baccalaureate B plus BB at A level or DD at BTEC; Irish Leaving Certificate 360. At least five GCSEs at A-C including Welsh/English Language, Mathematics and a Physical Science or Double Award Science. IELTS 7.0 with no component below 6.5 for applicants whose entry qualifications were gained outside the UK. Evidence of study within the last five years, a satisfactory educational reference and an interview are required; non-standard applicants and recognition of prior learning are considered individually. Offers are conditional on an enhanced DBS check, occupational health assessment and Department of Health health clearance guidelines.

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time or 4 years part-time

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