Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
The human body is amazing but when things go wrong, either mentally or physically, people often aren’t able to do activities that matter to them. What are the barriers to activity? Are there ways to overcome these barriers? These are the questions you’ll be finding the answers to as an Occupational Therapist.
At Brunel you’ll be integrating theory with practice. You’ll learn to examine the physical, psychological and contextual aspects of a patient. This can be from the acute stage through to the general rehabilitation in the community. You’re encouraged to be creative in y...
The human body is amazing but when things go wrong, either mentally or physically, people often aren’t able to do activities that matter to them. What are the barriers to activity? Are there ways to overcome these barriers? These are the questions you’ll be finding the answers to as an Occupational Therapist.
At Brunel you’ll be integrating theory with practice. You’ll learn to examine the physical, psychological and contextual aspects of a patient. This can be from the acute stage through to the general rehabilitation in the community. You’re encouraged to be creative in your approach and to develop ways to solve their problems. For instance you could be helping someone who has had an amputation to use a wheelchair and identifying ways to have their kitchen adapted. On the course you’ll be encouraged to use your own skills and hobbies to aid rehabilitation. This can be anything from art or music to hair braiding.
You’ll learn to use research and literature and to look at evidence to help your understanding of a patient’s condition. Eventually you’ll learn the skills to create your own research.
Brunel is ranked first in London for Occupational Therapy in The Complete University Guide 2019. If you’re positive, a motivator, good at coming up with solutions to problems and looking for a career that’s rewarding and really makes a difference to people’s lives then this is the course for you.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2026-09-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B920
Institution Code
B84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
144
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
96
144
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
96
144
Obtain a minimum of 120-112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Health Science, Health Professions, Health and Social Care, Health Studies, Medicine, Medical Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Science or Science in Health Professions with 45 credits at Level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
96
144
including Higher Level 5 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology and a minimum of SL5 or HL4 in English and SL/HL 2 in Maths (if applicant does not have GCSE English or Maths grade C/4 or equivalent)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
96
144
in Health and Social Care, Applied Science or Sport and Exercise Science
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
96
144
from 5 higher subjects including H2 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology
GCSE/National 4/National 5
96
144
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
96
144
in Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Sport and Exercise Science plus A level grade B in any subject or DM-MM in any subject with A level grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Sociology or Physical Education.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
96
144
in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Physical Activity plus A level grade B in any subject or DM-MM in any subject with A level grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Sociology or Physical Education
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
96
144
in Health and Social Care, Applied Science or Sport and Physical Activity
Scottish Advanced Higher
96
144
including grade B or above in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
96
144
in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science plus A level grades BB in any subject or D-M in any subject with A level grades BB including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Sociology or Physical Education.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
96
144
in Health and Social Care, Applied Science or Sport and Physical Activity plus A level grades BB in any subject or D-M in any subject with A level grades BB including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Sociology or Physical Education.
A level
96
144
including grade B or above in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology.
T Level
96
144
Subjects accepted: Health, Healthcare Science or Science
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £19,320 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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