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Occupational Therapy

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Peel Park Campus
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Occupational therapists support individuals across various backgrounds and age groups, helping them manage physical and psychological challenges. They work with clients to evaluate how physical health, mental health, and social environments impact their ability to perform daily activities such as personal care, domestic tasks, socialising, leisure, and work.

Occupational therapy is a client-centred field that promotes health and wellbeing through participation in meaningful activities. This BSc (Hons) programme, accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, equips you to address contemporary needs in diverse populations.

The course is underpinned by four 'golden threads':

  • Theory-driven: Modules are grounded in relevant theories.

  • Evidence-informed: Utilises a range of evidence sources, including peer-reviewed research and real-world learning.

  • Occupation-centred: Focuses on recognising individuals as occupational beings.

  • Inclusive: Addresses systemic issues and promotes inclusivity, allyship, and equality.

You will combine academic study with practice placements, developing a range of professional and personal skills.

Modules

• First year: What is Occupational Therapy?, What is Occupation?, Professional Development 1, Occupational Therapy in Practice 1, Occupational Therapy in Practice 2, and Professional Development 2 (which includes PPA).
• Second year: Professional Development 3 (which includes PPB), Evidencing Occupational Therapy in Context, Occupational Therapy in Context 1, Occupational Therapy in Context 2, Promoting Occupational Wellbeing and Health 1, and Professional Development 4 (which includes PPC).
• Final year: Promoting Occupational Wellbeing and Health 2 (which includes PPD), Moving into Practice, Shaping the Future, and The Autonomous Occupational Therapist (which includes PPE).

Assessment method

Assessment methods are guided by Universal Design principles and reflect real-world skills. They include essays/reports, presentations/vivas, production of creative work, and portfolios. Practice placement education, with five placements totalling over 1,000 hours, is also a key component, with all placements assessed on a pass/fail basis.

You must pass all assessments in the programme, which align with HCPC standards of proficiency for registration as an occupational therapist, including completing 1,000 hours of placement.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Health and Care Professions Council
  • Royal College Of Occupational Therapists
  • The World Federation of Occupational Therapists

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Peel Park Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 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:
B920
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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:
B920
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 120 points

A level - BBB

At least one of the following preferred (Biology/Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology) however applicants without one of these subjects will be considered on a case by case basis. GCE A Level General Studies is not accepted. Your results must be obtained within one sitting, resat grades cannot be accepted.

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

Access to HE Diploma - D: 45 credits M: 0 credits P: 0 credits

60 credits required in total, including 45 credits at level 3, with a minimum of 30 level 3 credits at Distinction grade. The other 15 credits will be level 2 and will not be graded. Access to Health/ Science required, however applicants with other relevant subjects may be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must also hold full separate GCSE Maths & English at grade B or 5 (or above).

Scottish Higher - BBBBB

120 UCAS points from A/B grades only. C grades and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to 120 Tariff Point requirement, A/B grade Advanced Highers considered only. At least one science preferred (Biology/Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Chemistry, Physics) however applicants without one of these subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.

AS

A maximum of two GCE AS Levels can be considered towards the 120 UCAS Tariff Points requirement. Your results must be obtained within one sitting, resat grades cannot be accepted.

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

In combination with an additional GCE A Level, equating to 120 UCAS tariff points total. Health/ Science preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.

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

Science/ Health preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.

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

Science/ Health preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Scottish Advanced Higher - BBB

120 UCAS points required, points from A/B grades considered only. C grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Advanced Highers may be combined with Highers to contribute to 120 Tariff Point requirement, A/B grade Highers considered only.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

Must include Higher Level Biology with a minimum grade of H5. Applicants must hold English Language and Mathematics as composite parts of the IBDP.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - Not accepted

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

120 UCAS points required, points from A/C grades considered only. D grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Must include English and Mathematics at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O5 grade or above (C3 grade in old system).

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

120 UCAS Tariff Points required. Points from A/C grades considered only. D grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Must include English and Mathematics at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system).

T Level - D

T- Level - Healthcare Science - Assisting with Healthcare Science specialism - Distinction. T Level – Health - Distinction

Five GCSEs at grade C or 4 (or above) required. Must include English Language and Maths. UK Equivalencies (such as Key Skills/ Functional Skills level 2 Numeracy/ Literacy) are accepted. Applicants with non UK qualifications will need to meet the minimum GCSE requirements with a satisfactory GCSE equivalent qualification.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Other
It is expected that some contact/visit to an Occupational Therapy department is undertaken or is in the process of being undertaken.

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.

Data from:
This course and 3 other allied health courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Salford, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
BBB Most common
  1. A*A*A
  2. Highest grades
  3. CDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

50% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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85 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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