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BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at University of Bedfordshire

University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This practice-based course includes over 1,000 hours in placement settings and gives you the skills and knowledge to become an occupational therapist. You put learning into practice through roleplay, simulation and practical sessions on patient assessments, treatment planning, treatment interventions and impact evaluations.

Faculty: School of Society, Community and Health  |  Department: Nursing, Midwifery & Health  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Professional identity; Practice placement one: holistic therapy in practice; Sciences supporting occupation; Holistic factors affecting occupation; Practice placement two: enabling in therapy practice; Evidence-informed therapy; Collaborative therapies; Practice placement three: collaboration in therapy practice; Enabling occupation; Professional reasoning in occupational therapy.

Career pathways

Occupational therapists work in health and social care settings in the public and private sectors, including the NHS, local authorities, charities, industry, schools, private practice and government agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent, including an A-level science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or PE. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required. UCAS code: B930.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £10,050 per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2027/28 is £18,150 per year. Source

Intake: September

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