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Occupational Therapy

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
University of Wolverhampton
Awarded by:
Health and Care Professions Council
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Course summary

Occupational therapists recognise the interaction between the person, their environment and the activities that they complete in everyday life. They promote independence by taking a ‘whole-person approach’ to both mental and physical health, thus enabling individuals to achieve their full potential.

This BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course enables you to develop the knowledge and skills to become a safe, competent and effective occupational therapy practitioner. Upon successful completion of the course you can apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as an occupational therapist.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Wolverhampton

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2025

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:
B920
Institution code:
W75
Campus name:
University of Wolverhampton
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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:
B920
Institution code:
W75
Campus name:
University of Wolverhampton
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 points

A level - BCC

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

in a Science, Health or Care subject (not including Uniformed Public Services)

Access to HE Diploma

Access to Higher Education Diploma Full award (60 credits) in Health Studies, Health Science, Nursing or other Science based course of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 with at least 24 of these Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction. You are also required to have achieved a minimum of 12 credits at Level 2 or 3 in English plus 12 credits at Level 2 or 3 in Mathematics plus 12 credits at Level 2 or 3 in a Science based subject within the Access or evidence of GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade C+/4 or equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - D*D

in a Science, Health or Care subject (not including Uniformed Public Services)

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English, Mathematics or Science at grade C / 4+ or an acceptable equivalent qualification, i.e., Functional Skills Level 2 / Key Skills Level 2. Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short courses.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM

in a Science, Health or Care subject (not including Uniformed Public Services)

T Level - M

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Successfully short listed applicants may be invited to attend an interview.
Other
You will also be required to provide a satisfactory personal statement and reference (academic or employer).

English language requirements

As an EU or International applicant you will need to showcase your English language proficiency skills during your admissions process. The below qualifications are accepted for a number of courses, please be aware these scores are a guide on what is acceptable. http://wlv.ac.uk/english We have a suite of courses that require differing English language proficiency, these requirements are there to ensure that you have the correct ability to achieve your desired qualification with us. You will also need to check each individual course page for accuracy as our Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies courses require specific English qualifications prior to entry.

English Language Requirements - EU and International Applicants https://www.wlv.ac.uk/english

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

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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 more information please visit the following: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/apply/funding-costs-fees-and-support/fees-and-costs/

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