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Occupational Therapy with Integrated Foundation Year

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time including foundation year
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Our course equips you to support people facing challenges like ill-health, disability, and social issues, using everyday activities to promote health and wellbeing. This foundation course prepares you for the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree.

Strong graduate and career preparation
You’ll build strong skills in leadership, communication, and person-centred practice - core qualities that are embedded throughout the entire programme. This will prepare you to excel in a variety of roles across the NHS, private practice, social care, and education.

Hands-on, real-world experience
You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience through placements in a variety of diverse settings, including the NHS, community care, and social services - developing practical skills and confidence throughout every year of the programme.

State-of-the-art facilities
Develop your professional healthcare skills in InterCity Place - our inspiring, purpose-built facility. Here, you’ll engage in problem-based learning and realistic clinical simulation scenarios, helping you prepare for placements and your future career.

This course is for you if...

  • you're compassionate and dedicated to caring for people who need your help

  • you're a team player, ready to work with healthcare professionals, patients, and families

  • you want to make a difference to society through healthcare

  • you're committed to joining the ranks of registered Occupational Therapists making a difference.

Modules

Foundation year
Our Integrated foundation course prepares you for the undergraduate degree in BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy. Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level, this course is for you. Students completing the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy with Integrated Foundation Year course will normally progress to year 1 of BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy.

Year 1
You’ll initially share teaching and learning with students from other health professions, allowing you to gain core generic knowledge and skills. We’ll introduce you to theoretical foundations and core skills, which will underpin practice. Gain practice skills through a seven-week supervised placement within a health, social or community setting in the South West. Develop problem-solving, reasoning skills and an embedded commitment to lifelong learning.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

Assessment method

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 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:
B939
Institution code:
P60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

University of Plymouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
B939
Institution code:
P60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

The University of Plymouth has a dedicated International Student Advice (ISA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information. Once you have applied through UCAS, your conditional offer letters will also be sent to you by email, so be sure to enter your current email address on your application and to check this email regularly. You'll need your unconditional letter, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that we'll send you, when applying for your student visa to the UK. A tuition fee deposit will be required before we'll send you the CAS. We're a licenced Sponsor under the Points Based System. To comply with our duties as a Sponsor, we're required to check other aspects of your application in addition to your academic achievements, for example any previous studies, financial status and your immigration history in the UK. For course entry requirements (inc. English requirements) please refer to the specific page for the course you are interested in (www.plymouth.ac.uk/study). A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses. Check our country pages to find out more about application from your specific home country www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/study/international-students-country-guides. International fees, please visit our fees and funding pages www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees. If you have any questions please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 32 points

32 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject.

A level

32 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP

Science related subject.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing).

Scottish Higher

32 points including a pass in a Science subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM

Science subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP

Science subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP

Science subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - MM

Science subject

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - PPP

Science subject

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - MM

Science subject

Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF) - MM

Science subject

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points

Including grade 3 at Higher Level in a science subject

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

Extended Project

In combination with other level 3 qualifications

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

32 points including a pass in a Science subject.

Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)

In combination with other level 3 qualifications

T Level - P

Science related subject.

Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
· English
· Mathematics (Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics)
· Science

Students not achieving mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 on application may be offered a free online mathematics support package and an examination equivalent to C grade GCSE to enable the achievement of appropriate entry requirements prior to commencing the programme. This examination is offered during the recruitment cycle to all eligible candidates.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7With 6.5 in all elements.
Full details of English Language requirements can be found on our website.

English Language Requirements https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees

  • Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

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