Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
Wrexham Glyndwr University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) at Wrexham Glyndwr 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 Allied Health
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 | £25500 | £18000 | £18500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £27000 | £5500 - £23000 | £10500 - £25500 |
All Allied Health courses of Wrexham Glyndwr University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Allied Health
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25731 | £21503 | £23767 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24646 - £27975 | £15340 - £25476 | £16859 - £28886 |
All Allied Health courses in the UK
Course Description
Why choose this course?
Would you like to work with people of all ages in a creative and empowering way to enable them to overcome barriers to everyday living promoting function, health and well-being? Our BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree may be ideal for you.
You will:
- Have the opportunity to study full or part-time.
- Benefit from a diverse range of employment opportunities across health, social care and the third sector.
- Be part of a small cohort of students, studying full or part-time.
- Be part of an interprofessional seminar group, engaging in exciting spotlight sessions with other allied health profession and nursing students.
- Develop into being a reflective, autonomous occupational therapist with a wide range of skills including therapeutic interventions, entrepreneurship and research.
- Be encouraged to become an independent learner with a variety of teaching methods used including lectures, practical workshops, group work, interactive seminars, online discussions, and practice placements.
- Develop professionally and personally over the course of your study, benefiting from the combination of academic and placement experience. Study a course that is part of a subject area rated 2nd in the UK and 1st in Wales for satisfaction with teaching and satisfaction with the course in the Health Professions subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2022. Study a subject that is part of a CHA3 subject group ranked 1st out of Welsh universities for the teaching on my course and overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2022.
Key course features:
- Small intake of students every year.
- Inter-professional learning is embedded through the programme with opportunities to learn with other health or related professionals.
- Course approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
- Excellent opportunities for a wide variety of placements in the local area, further afield and in role emerging settings.
- We are a commissioned programme, therefore, your fees can be paid and you can be eligible for a one-off annual payment, financial support to cover placement costs and you can apply for a means-tested bursary. (Conditions apply)
- The main delivery site for this course is our Wrexham campus. Occasional interprofessional education sessions may be delivered from our St Asaph campus with students from various nursing and allied health courses.
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 Wrexham Glyndwr University
| 85% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Considered at confirmation
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
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.
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
Wrexham Glyndwr University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at [email protected] for further advice and guidance.
Costs
Tuition Fees Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
This is a Welsh Government Bursary-commissioned programme
A full NHS bursary, including tuition fees and a non-repayable bursary for living costs, is available for this programme providing you agree to work in Wales for two years after registration (subject to change).
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
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About Wrexham Glyndwr University
Located in the town of Wrexham, Wales, Wrexham Glyndwr University was founded in 2008, making it one of the youngest universities in the UK. Despite its youth, the university has earned itself a strong reputation nationally in a selection of its subject fields. Apart from the large number of study options on-site, busy or mature students also have the option of signing up for their entirely Online Master’s degrees, or studying on a part-time basis.
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