Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) in Occupational Therapy in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
|
Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,750
(c. USD30,397.87)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy program equips you with the essential knowledge, skills, and qualities to support clients across all age groups facing physical, mental health, learning, or social challenges.
Now is an ideal time to begin your training, as eligible students can access a £5000 non-repayable grant, with potential for an additional £3000 based on individual circumstances. Visit the HSC Scholarships and Funding page for details on eligibility and application procedures.
This three-year course incorporates interprofessional learning (IPL), fostering collaboration between healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care. For those currently employed in relevant fields with employer support, we also offer an Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship pathway leading to the same BSc qualification.
Our curriculum emphasizes the therapeutic power of meaningful activities in promoting health, wellbeing, and personal goal achievement for individuals.
The program blends diverse teaching methods including lectures, seminars, and practical workplace placements, complemented by peer-assisted and self-directed learning approaches that encourage active skill development.
Through our partnership with the Service User Reference Group (SURG) - comprising patients, caregivers, and volunteers - we ensure our curriculum reflects real-world healthcare needs. SURG members contribute to admissions processes, teaching delivery, and research initiatives, providing invaluable first-hand perspectives that enhance both clinical understanding and compassionate practice.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
GCSE: GCSEs Maths, English and Science at C/4 or above. Acceptable alternatives to our GCSE Maths and English requirements are listed further down this page.
Plus one of the following
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
BTEC: DDM – DMM or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. The acceptability of BTECs is dependent on subject studied and optional units taken - please email [email protected] for advice on acceptability
QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma: (in a relevant pathway, e.g. Health Professions, Social Sciences): 6 level 3 credits at Distinction and 39 level 3 credits at Merit
This Access diploma must be supported by level 2 Maths, Science and English (either as GCSE or Functional Skill - Level 2 qualifications), if relevant units not taken as part of the Access Diploma.
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Either must include Standard Level Mathematics grade 4, or a minimum of 3 in Higher Level Mathematics. We will accept grade 4 in either Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths.
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programme courses (formerly certificates) at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for.
IELTS - 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each component.
TOEFL IBT - 100 overall with a minimum of 26 in Writing and 25 in all other components
Tuition
GBP
22,750