BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Walsall Campus is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and leads to eligibility for HCPC registration. It is designed with local employers, service users and carers and taught by occupational therapists, with realistic simulated learning including a home environment.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science | Department: School of Health and Wellbeing | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: 13 September 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Communication Skills for Occupational Therapy Practice, Foundations of Mental Health, Foundations of Physical Health, Applied Models and Theories of Occupational Therapy, Applying Evidence to Inform Occupational Therapy Practice, Enhancing Human Occupation, Therapeutic Groupwork, Independent Study, and Leadership and Management for Occupational Therapy Practice, with options in Assistive Technology and Adaptation and Sensory Based Occupational Therapy Intervention.

Career pathways

On HCPC registration graduates can work with people of all ages in in-patient and community settings including mental health, physical health and local authority roles, as well as research, leadership, management and education, with overseas opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths, English and a science subject (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology or Health and Social Care) at grade C/4 or equivalent (Key Skills, Learn Direct or Functional Skills Level 2); GCSE short courses and equivalence tests from other institutions not accepted. Plus 104 UCAS points: A levels BCC from three A levels including a science subject (not General Studies, Critical Thinking or Extended Project); BTEC National Diploma D*D or Extended Diploma DMM in a Science, Health or Care subject; CACHE Extended Diploma equivalent to 104 points in Health or Healthcare Science; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, 45 at Level 3, 104 points, minimum 15 at Distinction) in Health or Science; or T Levels at Merit in Health and Science. Applicants must demonstrate digital and technological literacy, are shortlisted on their personal statement and invited to a selection day of teamwork, communication and adaptiveness tasks. International applicants need IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each element, dated within two years.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: 13 September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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