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BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Teesside University

Teesside University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An HCPC-approved occupational therapy degree preparing graduates to support people of all ages with physical and mental health conditions to complete the daily activities they need or want to do. On-campus facilities include a mock living space with kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom, and creative art and pottery areas.

Faculty: School of Health & Life Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Facilitating Independence and Inclusivity, Lifespan, Living and Health, Occupation for Wellbeing, Novice Practice Placement 1, Professionalism for Health Professionals and An Introduction to Evidence-based Practice. Year 2: Occupational Therapy Core Skills, Facilitating the Occupational Voice, Occupational Therapy for Entrepreneurs and Dissertation Planning. Final year: Community Building through Collective Occupations, Developing Leadership and Service Improvement Skills, Lifelong Learning in Occupational Therapy and Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council and practise in health and social care, education, charities, private practice, research and education, in the UK and overseas.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer 112-128 UCAS points. At least two GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language and maths (not required alongside an Access course, but English and maths must be held at Level 2). Plus one of: 112-128 points from three A levels, preferably biology, or equivalent T levels; 112-128 points from a QAA-recognised Access course; BTEC Extended Diploma 112-128 points (DMM) in a science or health subject; CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care 120 points (B); a pass in a health or science foundation degree; Irish Leaving Certificate 120 points from five subjects; Scottish Highers 117 points from four or five; Advanced Highers 112-128 points from three. NVQs are not acceptable. Work experience is encouraged. Selection is by shortlisting and interview; offers are conditional on a work-based risk assessment, DBS check where required and satisfactory references. International applicants need IELTS 7.0 with at least 6.5 in all sections, or TOEFL 100/120 combined with a Teesside English language test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

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