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Occupational Therapy

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Preston Campus
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Course summary

Course Overview

You’ll get an outstanding learning experience on our innovative and dynamic BSc in Occupational Therapy. It’s a great way to join a valued profession that’s all about enabling people.

Why study with us

  • The course is based on exciting and innovative teaching, using technology, superb clinical skills facilities and interdisciplinary education.

  • You’ll be taught in a small cohort with excellent tutor support.

  • In Year 3 you’ll have the opportunity to choose your own elective placements which could include study abroad.

What you'll do

  • You’ll hear first-hand how health conditions impact a person’s life through our COMENSUS facility (Community Engagement and Service User Support).

  • You’ll be joining an occupational therapy community that’s shaping an exciting programme to meet the needs of ever-changing health and social care.

  • In your final year, we’ll help you apply for jobs with mock interviews, CV development and producing a Continuing Professional Development portfolio.

Accreditations

  • This course is accredited by the RCOT, the professional body for occupational therapists across the UK. After successfully completing this course you will be eligible to apply for initial registration as an Occupational Therapist with the RCOT.

  • This course is accredited by the WFOT – the global voice for occupational therapy representing occupational therapists worldwide.

  • This course is accredited and endorsed by the HCPC regulatory body. The HCPC is a regulator of health and care professionals in the UK, approving programmes and setting the standards that individuals must meet in order to become a registered professional.

Future Careers

Once registered, occupational therapists can apply for posts in a wide variety of settings - hospitals, GP practices, residential homes, social services, charities, schools and prisons.

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

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Professional bodies

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

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

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 20 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:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

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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:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

T Level
M

T Level in Health required.

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 120

including one of Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology or PE. General Studies not accepted.

Scottish Higher

120 points from Scottish Highers including one of Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology or PE.

AS
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma

120 UCAS points including 30 level 3 credits at Distinction from Access to HE in relevant subject area such as Allied Health.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at grade C or 4 including Healtha dn Social Care, Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.

Scottish Advanced Higher

120 UCAS points from Scottish Advanced Highers including one of Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology or PE.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*

In Health and Social Care, Health Sciences or Health studies.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

Accepted in conjunction with other qualifications.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Pass IB with 120 points from Higher Level Subjects, including one of Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology or PE. General Studies not accepted at Higher Level.

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

In Health and Social Care, Health Sciences or Health studies.

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

120 points from Highers including one of Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology or PE.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM

In Health and Social Care, Health Sciences or Health studies.

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Health Checks
Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7No sub-score less than 6.5

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.

Our Fair Access Scheme recognises barriers into education and allows us to make an offer with lower entry requirements. At the University of Lancashire, we are proud to help people seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. We recognise that students from disadvantaged backgrounds often face significant challenges to access and succeed in higher education. Our Fair Access Scheme ensures that students aren’t limited by circumstances and can achieve their potential.

Learn more on the University of Lancashire website

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.

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