Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
|
Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
18,100
(c. USD24,149.93)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This program equips you to assist individuals facing various life difficulties such as health issues, disabilities, and social challenges. You'll discover how routine activities can be creatively modified to enhance wellness, quality of life, and personal fulfillment, graduating with the expertise to become a competent occupational therapy practitioner.
Our 2019 National Student Survey (NSS) results highlight our excellence, with 87% of respondents expressing satisfaction with the course quality, and 97% affirming our instructors' clarity in teaching.
Occupational therapists assist clients struggling with meaningful daily tasks, which differ for each individual. Their approach centers on client-identified needs, providing tailored support in home, work, and recreational environments through customized treatment plans for all age groups. These professionals transform lives by fostering independence and enhancing overall health and wellbeing.
Occupational therapists create meaningful change across diverse environments. Their caseload varies depending on setting and the specific challenges clients face in performing valued activities due to health conditions or injuries.
Our curriculum employs varied instructional approaches and evaluation methods to accommodate different learning preferences.
Engage in practical, scenario-based learning that mirrors real-world occupational therapy challenges.
Collaborative learning prepares you for professional teamwork environments.
You'll explore contemporary theories and research from occupational science and therapy.
The program holds prestigious accreditation from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
Clinical placements help cultivate essential professional competencies.
Starting 2023, Plymouth students will train in the state-of-the-art InterCity Place facility.
Our faculty consists of published, globally recognized researchers in occupational therapy.
Full-time program duration: 3 years (includes practical placements).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
UCAS tariff
128 - 112
GCSEs
All applicants must have five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above to include maths and English prior to commencing the course. A GCSE (or equivalent) in a science related subject (including social sciences) is preferable.
PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A levels
112-128 points from a minimum of 2/3 A levels, to include grades B/C and preferably biology, science or social science (psychology/sociology).
IB
Typical offer is 30 overall to include five higher level subjects preferably including biology/human biology, psychology or sociology.
IB English accepted if higher level = 4+ or 5 or standard level = 5+ or 6.
Overseas students not studying English within the IB must have IELTS (7.0 overall with min 6.5 in all elements).
Access
Pass Access to HE Diploma (preferably in Science, Health, Nursing) with at least 112 UCAS points from a combination of Merits and Distinctions which much include 15 Level 3 credits in Science/Social Science.
T level
Accepted preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received.
BTEC
Standard offer is DDM and must contain science, health or social science. BTECs preferably in conjunction with a science or social science A level.
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
IELTS - Overall average score of at least 7.0, with a score of at least 6.5 in each element (if you need to improve your English language to get onto a degree course at Plymouth University, you can book a pre-sessional academic English course).
Meeting the academic minimum is the first stage of an application being considered. Applicants must also submit a strong personal statement in order to be considered further.
English language requirements
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
128 - 112
GCSEs
All applicants must have five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above to include maths and English prior to commencing the course. A GCSE (or equivalent) in a science related subject (including social sciences) is preferable.
PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A levels
112-128 points from a minimum of 2/3 A levels, to include grades B/C and preferably biology, science or social science (psychology/sociology).
IB
Typical offer is 30 overall to include five higher level subjects preferably including biology/human biology, psychology or sociology.
IB English accepted if higher level = 4+ or 5 or standard level = 5+ or 6.
Overseas students not studying English within the IB must have IELTS (7.0 overall with min 6.5 in all elements).
Access
Pass Access to HE Diploma (preferably in Science, Health, Nursing) with at least 112 UCAS points from a combination of Merits and Distinctions which much include 15 Level 3 credits in Science/Social Science.
T level
Accepted preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received.
BTEC
Standard offer is DDM and must contain science, health or social science. BTECs preferably in conjunction with a science or social science A level.
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
IELTS - Overall average score of at least 7.0, with a score of at least 6.5 in each element (if you need to improve your English language to get onto a degree course at Plymouth University, you can book a pre-sessional academic English course).
Meeting the academic minimum is the first stage of an application being considered. Applicants must also submit a strong personal statement in order to be considered further.
English language requirements
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
Tuition
GBP
18,100