BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Occupational Therapy at Southampton is ranked fourth in the UK (Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Complete University Guide 2025). This BSc Occupational Therapy degree will give you the knowledge and skills to treat people with psychological, physical or social disabilities. You’ll learn how to work effectively with patients, their families and carers, as well as with other healthcare professionals.

What you will study

You’ll take a number of core modules each year, and they must all be passed. Around half of your time will be spent learning on campus. , amounting to 1,000 hours over the course of the 3 years.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: BBB including one science. IB: Pass with 30 points overall with 15 points at Higher Level including a science or social science subject. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C), Mathematics (minimum grade 4/C) and Science (minimum grade 4/C) if not offered at a level 3 qualification. The GSCE science requirement can be met by achieving the required grade in either combined science or a single science. Declaration of Good Character and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 26,800 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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