Course contact details
Undergraduate Admissions
Email:admissions@roehampton.ac.uk
Phone:0208 392 3314
University of Roehampton
Erasmus House
Roehampton Lane
London
SW15 5PU
Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 22 September 2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Health and Care Professions Council, Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Course summary
About this course:
Study to become an Occupational Therapist, a health professional whose aim is to help all people with different abilities to live meaningful lives. The goal of occupational therapy is to promote the capacity of individuals, groups, communities and organisations to engage in their valued and necessary occupations.
Skills:
This programme blends theory and real-world practice, with over 1000 clinical placement hours across 3 years. Students gain hands-on experience through practice placements.
This programme is pending accreditation by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), enabling graduates to apply for registration on successful completion, and gain a qualification recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists
Career opportunities:
If you're ready to learn, we'll help you gain confidence and opportunities to achieve.
Our graduates go on to work in different sectors including:
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National Health Service
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Community Services
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Local Authorities
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Social services and Care Settings
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Private Practice
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Primary Care
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Education Settings/Schools
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The Prison Services
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Research and Leadership
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Working Overseas
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Charity and 3rd Sector Organisations.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 22 September 2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B930
- Institution code:
- R48
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Roehampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B930
- Institution code:
- R48
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff120 points
• A level, International Baccalaureate, relevant Access to HE diplomas and BTEC extended diploma qualifications. One subject must be science or health-related.
• GCSEs including English Language, Mathematics Grades C or 4 minimum; a Science subject is desirable
• Non-native speakers who do not have the equivalent of GCSE English at Grades C or 4 require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 in writing alongside a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, with a minimum overall score of 7.0 – or equivalent qualification.
• GCSEs including English Language, Mathematics Grades C or 4 minimum; a Science subject is desirable
• Non-native speakers who do not have the equivalent of GCSE English at Grades C or 4 require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 in writing alongside a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, with a minimum overall score of 7.0 – or equivalent qualification.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Occupational health clearance is a pre-enrolment condition which may include compulsory vaccinations where necessary.
- Interview
- You will be interviewed by a panel in a values based approach.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with a minimum of 6.5 in each band |
We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree. Please contact us at admissions@roehampton.ac.uk to clarify.
English Language requirementshttps://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance/
Sponsorship information
You may be eligible for an NHS Learning Support fund (LSF) of £5,000 each academic year of study.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including a wide range of scholarships, free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London.
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