

University of Bradford
Occupational Therapy
Study detals
: Bachelor's degree : BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy : Full time : 36 MonthRequirements
Entry requirements
You should be aware that meeting the grade requirements specified does not necessarily guarantee admission as there may be additional requirements you need to satisfy.
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
136+ UCAS tariff points | 120 - 135 UCAS tariff points | 96 - 119 UCAS tariff points |
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Foundation Programme required
English language
The standard University requirement is 6.0* with no sub-test less than 5.5 (or equivalent) on IELTS, or on the university's own entry test BASALT. Conditional offers to international students will be made on this basis.
IELTS - at least 6.0*, with at least 5.5 in each of the four sub-tests (speaking, listening, reading, writing).
TOEFL - at least 80*, and sub-tests not less than 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking if you require a Student Visa.
Other qualifications which may be accepted:
There are other English language qualifications which may be accepted. For example, the University of Bradford also recognises:
- Cambridge Advanced Certificate - grade C or above
- Cambridge Proficiency Certificate - grade C or above
Please note that we DO NOT accept the TOEIC test.
Speciality
Pathways Available: International Foundation Year | International Year Zero
Sandwich course fees - charged during the placement year away from the University of Bradford for students on thick sandwich courses, or during the year in which the second placement falls for students on thin sandwich courses. Students charged at 10% of the equivalent full-time fee.
If a placement year is to be undertaken abroad and supported by University funding through the University’s exchange programmes, fees will increase to 15% of standard fees to cover additional support, advice and administration costs.
As part of this course you will be required to purchase a lab coat worth £10.
Additional information
Degree Overview
Through this course you’ll gain the theoretical understanding and hands-on practical experience you need to become a professional Occupational Therapist.
You develop knowledge of: occupational needs of people and populations, professional skills to address barriers to occupation, maintaining and enhancing, peoples occupational performance. An Occupational Therapists help people recover from physical or mental illness, supporting them to live their life to the fullest.
Your practice will be based on work with both adults and children in a range of health and social care settings, finding creative solutions to day-to-day problems.
This will be and opportunity for you to learn from highly experienced practising Occupational Therapists in a small cohort, and develop your skills in real-life environments and situations, both in our outstanding simulation facilities and on our diverse range of practice placements, undertaken in all three years.