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Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Awarded by:
Health and Care Professions Council, Royal College of Occupational Therapists
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Course summary

About this course:

Study to become an Occupational Therapist, a health professional whose aim is to help all people with different abilities to live meaningful lives. The goal of occupational therapy is to promote the capacity of individuals, groups, communities and organisations to engage in their valued and necessary occupations.

Skills:

This programme blends theory and real-world practice, with over 1000 clinical placement hours across 3 years. Students gain hands-on experience through practice placements.

This programme is pending accreditation by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), enabling graduates to apply for registration on successful completion, and gain a qualification recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists

Career opportunities:

If you're ready to learn, we'll help you gain confidence and opportunities to achieve.

Our graduates go on to work in different sectors including:

  • National Health Service

  • Community Services

  • Local Authorities

  • Social services and Care Settings

  • Private Practice

  • Primary Care

  • Education Settings/Schools

  • The Prison Services

  • Research and Leadership

  • Working Overseas

  • Charity and 3rd Sector Organisations.

Professional bodies

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

  • Health and Care Professions Council

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

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:
B930
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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

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How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

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:
B930
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

120 points
• A level, International Baccalaureate, relevant Access to HE diplomas and BTEC extended diploma qualifications. One subject must be science or health-related. • GCSEs including English Language, Mathematics Grades C or 4 minimum; a Science subject is desirable • Non-native speakers who do not have the equivalent of GCSE English at Grades C or 4 require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 in writing alongside a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, with a minimum overall score of 7.0 – or equivalent qualification.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Occupational health clearance is a pre-enrolment condition which may include compulsory vaccinations where necessary.
Interview
You will be interviewed by a panel in a values based approach.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7with a minimum of 6.5 in each band
We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree. Please contact us at admissions@roehampton.ac.uk to clarify.

English Language requirements https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/

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.

When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements.

Learn more on the University of Roehampton website

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

LocationFeeYear
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1
EU£19500*Year 1
International£19500*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

The University has not yet confirmed fees for 2026 entry, the listed indicative fee is based on 2025 entry.

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance

Sponsorship information

You may be eligible for an NHS Learning Support fund (LSF) of £5,000 each academic year of study.

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including a wide range of scholarships, free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London.

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