Play a critical role in helping people of all ages with psychological, physical or social disabilities caused by illness, ageing or accident to develop increasing independence to carry out important everyday tasks or occupations. This three year programme gives you all the knowledge and skills to start your career along with eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as an occupational therapist. It is also accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
Occupational Therapy at Southampton is 2nd in the UK for 'Subjects Allied to Medicine' in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.
Course Details - Modules
We have a varied range of modules for all years. Examples of core modules for year one will include:
An Introduction to Professional Practice (BSc),
Design for Occupation 1,
Foundations of Health Sciences for Occupational Therapists,
Practice Placement 1 OT,
Principles of Health Sciences for Occupational Therapy,
Principles of Occupational Therapy Practice,
Therapeutic Engagements/Partnerships in Occupational Therapy Practice 1,
Using Evidence in Occupational Therapy Practice.
For full list of all modules available, please visit the course page.
Course Details – Assessment Method
The learning activities for this course include the following: lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects and independent learning (studying on your own).
We’ll assess you using: essays, oral presentations, written and practical exams and placement assessment.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
The World Federation of Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists, College of
How to Apply
26 January 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.
Application Codes
Course code:
B920
Institution code:
S27
Campus Name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including a science or social science subject
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Including science or social science subject.
General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of mathematics are excluded for entry.
Contextual Offer: BBC including one science or social science subject
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).
Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4"
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
DD from BTEC Diploma plus grade B from A-level subject
We accept Health Studies or Science based BTECs
60 credit Science based Access to HE Diploma with 27 Distinctions and 12 Merits.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
DDD (QCF) in Health Studies or Science
D from BTEC Subsidary Diploma plus grades BB from two A-level subjects
We accept Health Studies or Science based BTECs
DD from BTEC National Diploma plus grade B from A-level subject
We accept Health Studies or Science based BTECs
Pass with overall score of 30 points with 15 points at higher level, including a science or social science subject.
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP):
The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered.
Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements.
Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
DDM (RQF) in Health Studies or Science
Including science or social science subject.
Applicants must also hold Ordinary Level Maths and English Language at O4 or higher.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
D from BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades BB from two A-level subjects
We accept Health Studies or Science based BTECs
BB from two A levels including a science subject and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Cambridge Technical (CTEC): Please contact the Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
GCSEs: Minimum of GCSE Maths and English Language (A*-C or 4-9). GCSE Science (A*-C or 4-9) also required if not offered as a level 3 qualification.
Recent relevant study must have been within 3 years
You will be required to attend a selection day and complete satisfactory Occupational Health and Police Checks.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
7.0
with a minimum of 6.5 in all components.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
72%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
International
23335.0
Year 1
EU
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Please note that the Fees shown are those charged for entry in September 2020. Fees for entry in September 2021 will be available at the end of August 2020. Please see our website for further details and updates : www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Provider information
Highfield
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
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