Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
University of Worcester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) at University of Worcester 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 | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £17500 | £23000 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £25000 | £11500 - £20500 | £16000 - £27000 |
All counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy courses of University of Worcester
Salary of all UK Graduates of counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25731 | £21503 | £23767 |
25-75 percentile range | £24646 - £27975 | £15340 - £25476 | £16859 - £28886 |
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Course Description
Overview
Occupational therapists play a key role in helping people regain, maintain or improve their participation in life. Often they work with people whose ability to take part in life has been impacted by injury, disability or illness. Occupational therapists also work with individuals and groups whose ability and freedom to take part in life is restricted by other circumstances. This includes those who are detained in prison, or in immigration centres, as well as people who are homeless, or are refugees.
At Worcester, we value compassionate, effective and ethical care. Our occupational therapy degree will equip you with the skills and experience you will need to support others to live the life of their choice. We have a strong focus on leadership in our programme, helping you to develop both as a therapist and as a dynamic practitioner throughout your career.
The Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) will be underpinned with a School-wide commitment to interprofessional learning that aims to develop skilled and compassionate practitioners who have the confidence to engage with and promote professional, social, and political change in health and social care. This course runs in parallel with the Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) integrating collaborative working, and evidence-based person-centred practice.
Key Features
- Excellent facilities, including Ability House - our own on-site educational facility, and clinical suites equipped with extensive simulation equipment
- A supportive teaching team, who are all qualified occupational therapy practitioners
- Strong industry links ensure the programme embraces contemporary practice and provides diverse placement opportunities
- You are supported to gain more than 1,000 hours of practice-based learning in a variety of practice settings
- Your practical skills are developed through placements throughout the course
- Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council
- Our Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) achieved 100% Student Satisfaction in the 2021 National Student Survey
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Why the University of Worcester?
The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community where students are supported to succeed at every level.
The University is a truly inclusive place where every person counts as an individual. From designing imaginative facilities to providing practical support and tailored learning, we strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their own rich potential. We work hard to break down barriers and provide opportunities for all.
Recent University of Worcester achievements
- Shortlisted for Times Higher Education’s University of the Year in 2016, 2019 and 2020
- Top 5 in the UK for Quality Education in Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
- Sustainability Institution of the Year in the Green Gown Awards 2019
- Top 10 for Sustained Employment - Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey (2017)
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 University of Worcester
80% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Must include one of the following: Biology / Human Biology / PE/ Psychology/Sociology/ Health and Social Care. (General Studies not accepted) and 5 GCSEs at A*-C/9-4, including English Language. (Functional Skills Level 2 English is not acceptable)
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
The University of Worcester accepts all qualifications within the Tariff, and normally looks for the equivalent of 3 A levels. More information can be found at http://www.worcester.ac.uk/journey/entry-requirements.html
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation year
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
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:
January 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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Worcester in top UK and global rankings.
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About University of Worcester
The University of Worcester (UW) is a publicly funded research university, located in Worcester, England. Dating back to 1946 as an Emergency Teacher Training College, it was only in 2005 that UW received official university status. The university’s main campus is known as St John’s and is where most of the courses take place, although those related to business, computing, marketing and management are taken on by the university’s secondary campus which is known as City Campus.
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Student composition of University of Worcester
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Worcester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 6750
- postgraduates:
- 1230
- Total:
- 7980
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Occupational Therapy”: 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 Huddersfield | 77% | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £18700 | 148 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 69% | 0% | 14% | £9250 | £15000 | 129 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | 71% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £22180 | 129 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 91% | 0% | 1% | £9250 £9250 | £14500 £15200 | 198 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | 40% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £21470 £23615 | 142 | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £19500 | 146 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 89% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £18050 | 142 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | 89% | 5% | 1% | £9250 | £14900 | 144 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | 59% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | 149 | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 55% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £18800 | 142 | Poole | On campus Full-time |