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Occupational Therapy with Integrated Foundation Year
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
Course summary
Do you want to help people to live the lives they want? This course will prepare you to help people deal with life challenges including ill-health, disability, and social problems. You’ll learn how everyday activities can be used and adapted creatively to promote health, wellbeing and a satisfying lifestyle, so that you graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective occupational therapist. Our foundation course prepares you for the degree in BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy.
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A wide range of teaching and learning methods and assessments are used to suit all learning styles.
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Experience problem-based learning designed to be practical and close to real-life issues faced by occupational therapists.
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Interprofessional learning will prepare you for practice.
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You will study a broad range of cutting edge theory and research from occupational science and occupational therapy.
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Experience practice placements to develop a range of core skills required for professional practice.
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Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.
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Our programme is delivered by a team of well-published, internationally recognised, research-active occupational therapists.
Modules
Our Integrated foundation course prepares you for the undergraduate degree in BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy. Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level, this course is for you. Students completing the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy with Integrated Foundation Year course will normally progress to year 1 of BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy.
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
Assessment method
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
If the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
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:
- B939
- Institution code:
- P60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Plymouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
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:
- B939
- Institution code:
- P60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
The University of Plymouth has a dedicated International Student Advice (ISA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information. Once you have applied through UCAS, your conditional offer letters will also be sent to you by email, so be sure to enter your current email address on your application and to check this email regularly. You'll need your unconditional letter, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that we'll send you, when applying for your student visa to the UK. A tuition fee deposit will be required before we'll send you the CAS. We're a licenced Sponsor under the Points Based System. To comply with our duties as a Sponsor, we're required to check other aspects of your application in addition to your academic achievements, for example any previous studies, financial status and your immigration history in the UK. For course entry requirements (inc. English requirements) please refer to the specific page for the course you are interested in (www.plymouth.ac.uk/study). A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses. Check our country pages to find out more about application from your specific home country www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/study/international-students-country-guides. International fees, please visit our fees and funding pages www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees. If you have any questions please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 - 48 points
32-48 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject.
A level
32-48 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Science related subject.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing).
Scottish Higher
32-48 points including a pass in a Science subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Science subject
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - PPP
Science subject
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - MM
Science subject
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF) - MM
Science subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Including grade 3 at Higher Level in a science subject
Extended Project
In combination with other level 3 qualifications
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32-48 points including a pass in a Science subject.
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
In combination with other level 3 qualifications
T Level - P
Science related subject.
Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
· English
· Mathematics (Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics)
· Science
Students not achieving mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 on application may be offered a free online mathematics support package and an examination equivalent to C grade GCSE to enable the achievement of appropriate entry requirements prior to commencing the programme. This examination is offered during the recruitment cycle to all eligible candidates.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | With 6.5 in all elements. |
Full details of English Language requirements can be found on our website.
English Language Requirements https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-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.
At the University of Plymouth, we believe in building a welcoming and inclusive community that supports every student to achieve their full potential.
With our contextual offer scheme we may extend offers below our standard entry criteria to those applicants whose circumstances and experiences could have impacted their education and academic performance. You can check your eligibility for a contextual offer using our online postcode checker.
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 9 other subjects allied to medicine (foundation only) courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- BBC
- Highest grades
- EEE
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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 all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees
- Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.
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