Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy combines academic study and practice placements to meet Health and Care Professions Council requirements for registration as an occupational therapist. Students complete placements in at least four different practice settings supported by occupational therapist educators, and learn from the Comensus service user group.

Faculty: School of Health, Social Work and Sport | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Foundational Sciences for Occupational Therapy, Fundamentals for Practice in Occupational Therapy, Application of Therapeutic Skills, Applied Research Skills, Occupational Barriers and Enablers to Health and Wellbeing, Advancing Occupational Therapy Practice Skills and four practice placements.

Career pathways

Registered occupational therapists can work in hospitals, GP practices, residential homes, social services, charities, schools and prisons.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: 120 UCAS points at A-level including Biology, PE, Psychology, Human Biology or Sociology; BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in Health and Social Care; BTEC Diploma D*D* in Health and Social Care; Access course pass with 120 UCAS points including 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction; International Baccalaureate Diploma pass including 120 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level Health at M; five GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths, English and Science or Health and Social Care; satisfactory DBS and Occupational Health clearance. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 with no component below 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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