BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at University of Bradford

Programme overview

Our Occupational Therapy programme offers you an active, collaborative learning experience in a friendly, supportive environment. You’ll gain the theoretical understanding and hands-on practical experience you need to become a professional Occupational Therapist. You develop knowledge of: occupational needs of people and populations, professional skills to address barriers to occupation, maintaining and enhancing peoples occupational performance.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Care | Department: School of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Professional, Placement and Academic Skills, Occupation, Foundation Sciences, Occupational Therapy Process, Evidence-Informed Practice, Occupational Therapy Placement 1. Second year (core): Individual Occupation Therapy Interventions, Group Occupational Therapy Interventions, Occupational Therapy Placement 2, Understanding and Evaluating Research, Occupation in Context, Leadership and Innovation for Occupational Therapists. Final year (core): Occupational Therapy Placement 3, Evidence for Practice, Transition into Practice, Occupational Therapy Placement 4.

Career pathways

The programme team is particularly proud of its graduates, many of whom chose employment locally and who now provide placements for current students thus providing a fantastic sense of cohesion between students and local practitioners.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer - 120 UCAS tariff points. Bradford Care Association and SkillsHouse can help you gain crucial health and social care work experience, to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen course. Both organisations can help you access a variety of roles, as well as progression opportunities, training, and support. A levels: BBB from three full A levels. There are no specific subject requirements. General Studies is not accepted. T levels: Merit in Health (must complete 'Supporting the Therapy Teams' or 'Adult Nursing Team' specialism) or Healthcare Science. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in a Health or Science subject. Applicants on Access Programmes: 120 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Professions, Science or Social Science. International Baccalaureate Requirements: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 HL subjects. Plus Mathematics at HL2 or SL2 and English A HL 6 or SL 6 OR English B HL 7. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4. Level 2 equivalencies area accepted in their place. Additional entry requirements: As part of the selection process, we interview short-listed candidates prior to making offers. All places are offered subject to satisfactory occupational health screening, a second reference and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Once you accept your offer, you will be asked to declare any criminal convictions you hold (including spent convictions). Having a criminal conviction does not mean that you cannot enrol on the course, you will need to go through a criminal convictions panel process. UCAS code: B930 (full-time).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,312 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/

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