Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
Bournemouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) at Bournemouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £24500 | £29000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £27000 | £22500 - £27000 | £26000 - £31000 |
All Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy courses of Bournemouth University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25731 | £21977 | £25315 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24646 - £27975 | £16358 - £26533 | £17846 - £30192 |
All Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy courses in the UK
Course Description
Why study BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at BU?
- Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to critically assess a service user’s circumstances in order to help them adapt to their environment and maximise their performance potential.
- The course maintains small cohort sizes resulting in excellent lecturer-to-student ratio meaning more support, education and resource availability.
- Get hands-on practice using our newly-built clinical simulation facilities, which feature a daily living suite and kitchen, plus equipment to tackle a range of situations commonly encountered by occupational therapists.
- Put your learning into practice with placement experience throughout the course in a variety of settings.
- Experiential learning allows you to work on real-life scenarios to gain knowledge and understanding of occupational roles and how health and wellbeing can affect their functioning.
- Within 15 months of finishing the course, 95% of graduates were in work or further study (DiscoverUni 2023)
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) at Bournemouth University
| 95% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
120 - 136 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Grade combinations between 112 - 128 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 112 - 128 points. (Subject grades achieved at AS level and then taken at A2 do not count).
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB-ABB at A Level (preferably including a foreign language) and grade A in the EPQ.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)
AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff.
Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website.
Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information.
Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £18800 | year 1 |
| International | £18800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
B930
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Student composition of Bournemouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Bournemouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12520
- postgraduates:
- 2740
- Total:
- 15260
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Occupational Therapy”: 800 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Southampton | 91% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £28900 | 153 | Southampton |
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | Ulster University | 92% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 156 | Coleraine |
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | 75% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £15860 £16655 £18155 | 129 | Sheffield |
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Cumbria | 86% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £16000 | 150 | Carlisle |
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Occupational Therapy (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | - | 0% | 13% | £9250 | £18800 | 129 | Poole |
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 58% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £18050 | 142 | Oxford |
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Occupational Therapy BHSc (Hons) | York St John University | 92% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £14000 | 149 | York |
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 77% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £18800 | 142 | Poole |
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | - | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £15000 £15450 £16600 | 149 | Cheltenham |
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | - | 5% | 1% | £9250 | £14900 | 144 | Derby |
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FAQ about Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) Bournemouth University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £26000 15 months after graduation, £24500 3 years after graduation and £29000 after graduation.
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (95%),
- 35 graduates rated the course 77. This means that 77% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Bournemouth University.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 142 which makes it one of the 5.88% most difficult courses to enter among all Occupational Therapy students in the UK.