Course contact details
Admissions Service
Email:admissions@uea.ac.uk
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University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 13 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- University of East Anglia
Course summary
Course Overview
Why Occupational Therapy at UEA?
Ranked 1st in the UK for three consecutive years, we prepare you for a career that transforms lives. Learn through real-world experience, expert teaching, and a supportive, close-knit community.
Why choose UEA?
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Leading Occupational Therapy: Consistently ranked 1st in the UK for Occupational Therapy (Complete University Guide 2026)
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Placement experience: Build experience across six placements, with a final opportunity to choose a setting that reflects your interests
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Professional practice: Work with local schools, charities, and services from early in the course, applying your skills in real-world settings
What is BSc Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy is a science-based healthcare profession that draws on biological, psychological and social knowledge to support health and well-being. It takes a person-centred approach, focusing on what matters most to each individual.
You’ll learn how everyday activities can be used therapeutically to support physical, emotional and cognitive functions. This includes areas such as self-care, work, education and leisure.
Occupational therapists work across health, social care, education and community settings. They support people of all ages to adapt, recover, and participate in meaningful daily life.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider’s website: www.uea.ac.uk
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 13 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- B920
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of East Anglia UEA 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
13 January 2027
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:
- B920
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
GCSE requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C including English Language, Mathematics and a science.
We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-occupational-therapy#entry_requirements
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Interview
- Applicants must pass an interview.
- Other
- Health Checks
- Applicants will be subject to a satisfactory occupational health check including evidence of appropriate immunisations. Failure to meet the placement vaccination policy may prevent you from joining the course or may lead to your withdrawal from the course in the future. Future employment may also be subject to this condition.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing) at the following level: • IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in each component) |
We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing) We will also accept other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencieshttps://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
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.
This course may make contextual offers. This means that we use additional information to understand and recognise your potential to succeed at UEA. Using this insight, we could provide you with an offer with reduced entry requirements to study at UEA. You don’t need to do anything to be considered – if eligible we will process your contextual offer automatically, based on the data we hold in your application. We do not make contextual offers during clearing. Check our website for eligibility.
International entry requirements
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students. https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/international-students/country-map
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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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £10050 | |
| International | £24250 |
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
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses of greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
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