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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    Course ID B922

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 19,500  / years
    Next Intake September-2026

    Occupational Therapy - Extended Route

    About

    Introduction

    In a nutshell

    This extended BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy route will commence in September 2025 and is designed to offer you flexibility in your studies, accommodating work or other commitments.

    It enables you to participate in the course across three semesters of the academic year to fulfil the modules and engage in practice education, typically requiring a commitment of 22.5 hours per week for learning, along with additional full-time practice education placements.

    Our standard BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programme.

    Occupational therapy is a client-centred profession concerned with promoting health and wellbeing through occupation. This means occupational therapists support people to participate in what they want, need, and are expected to do, by modifying the occupation and/or the environment to maximise health and/or wellbeing.

    This course is designed to train you to meet the contemporary needs of diverse populations and will empower you to use the skills you develop in settings that align with your interests.

    This course is underpinned by four 'golden threads' to support contemporary practice. These are:

    • Theory Driven: The modules you complete are informed by theories from both inside and outside the discipline of occupational therapy.
    • Evidence Informed: This course uses various types of evidence from a range of sources, including (but not limited to) published peer-reviewed research, opinions from experts by experience, and real-world learning and professionally orientated social media.
    • Occupation Centred: Occupation is at the centre of our profession and is reflected in our content in recognising people as occupational beings.
    • Inclusive: We recognise the existence of systemic racism, ableism, inequality and privilege. Occupational Therapists work within complex systems and diverse populations. Inclusivity, allyship and equality are central to our courses, modules, and the way in which we work.

    You will:

    • Combine academic study with practice placements and develop a variety of professional and personal skills.
    • Be taught through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) which aims to produce learners who are purposeful, motivated, resourceful, knowledgeable, goal-directed, and strategic.
    • Be taught by Occupational Therapists with a range of clinical backgrounds, actively involved with leading professional bodies, who are research-active and hold Advance HE accreditation.
    • Benefit from our strong links with service users, clinical experts, and industry partners, which means that we have an excellent reputation for training occupational therapists who can meet the demands of current practice.
    • Learn through simulation as an integral part of the course. This will take a variety of forms, including, using on-site skill suites, online resources, and case studies.
    • Be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council upon successful completion of your programme.
    Placement

    options available

    International

    students accepted

    Course accreditations

    Occupational Therapy students practising moving and handling techniques
    Occupational Therapy students practising moving and handling techniques
    Occupational Therapy Skills Session Occupational Therapy students practising with kitchen and personal care equipment
    Occupational Therapy student practising basic life skills
    Occupational Therapy Skills Session Occupational Therapy students practising with personal care equipment
    Occupational Therapy students engaged in manual handling training with a hoist
    Occupational Therapy Skills Session Occupational Therapy students practicing with kitchen equipment

    This is for you if...

    1.

    You are passionate about promoting the health and wellbeing of others.

    2.

    You have good interpersonal and communication skills.

    3.

    You believe in inclusivity and want to be part of a diverse community.

    4.

    You are passionate about using occupation to enable health and wellbeing.

    5.

    You are determined to use a theoretical and evidence-based approach in your practice.

    6.

    You are creative and flexible in your approach to practice.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Requirements

    What You Need To Know

    Applicant profile

    We welcome applicants from a wide range of educational and experiential backgrounds as we believe that your experiences and skills inform your skills as an occupational therapist.

    Ideal candidates looking for entry into the course are those who possess skills or wish to develop into practitioners who are:

    • Passionate about using occupation centrally in their practice.
    • Enthusiastic about embedding theory, evidence and research into their practice.
    • Committed to being inclusive and promoting an inclusive practice.
    • Dedicated to working with people.

    The ideal candidate will have reflected on why they would like to pursue a career in occupational therapy, have spent time looking at different career prospects within occupational therapy and developed their understanding of the profession’s philosophy.

    Application guidance

    All applications for the BSc programme go through UCAS. There is a range of advice provided online about applications for BSc programmes across the country. You will find more information about this on the Royal College of Occupational Therapists website.

    Your personal statement must convey the following:

    • Your understanding of occupational therapy as a profession and the impact that illness and disability may have on a person's life. Therefore, you are strongly advised to visit/contact at least two occupational therapists as this will enable you to give examples of occupational therapists working in physical and mental health settings.
    • Your personal attributes and communication skills will enable you to be a successful occupational therapist.
    • How your values align to the values of the profession.
    • Your relevant experience of working with people. Volunteering or work-related roles in relevant health and social care areas would also give a stronger profile for applicants.

    Interviews

    Applicants who are successful at the application stage will be invited to interview. The interview is face-to-face and is based around a range of simulation activities and a written reflection. This will be focused on your understanding of occupational therapy as a profession, your interpersonal skills and your ability to reflect.

    Online interviews will be facilitated for international students. If you are a home student who requires an online interview, please contact us on shs-otadmissions@salford.ac.uk.

    If you require reasonable adjustments to support you in engaging with our interview process, please contact us at least a week before your interview date on shs-otadmissions@salford.ac.uk.

    English language requirements

    International applicants will be required to show proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 7.0 (with no element below 6.5) is proof of this. If you need to improve your written and spoken English, you might be interested in our English language courses.

    If you are an international student and not from a majority English-speaking country, you will need IELTS 7 with no element below 6.5. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the Pre-Sessional English course, or the International Foundation Year to gain entry onto this degree.

    Additional requirements

    Applicants who have previously been enrolled in an occupational therapy pre-registration programme or any other health professional education programme must submit a self-declaration confirming no previous fitness to practice concerns if an offer is made for a place on the programme.

    All students will need occupational health clearance and DBS clearance in order to continue with the programme.

    Additional support

    We strongly advise any students who may need additional support with their learning to get in touch with our admissions team as soon as possible.

    Standard entry requirements

    GCSE

    Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) including English and Maths. Equivalents accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

    UCAS Tariff points

    120 UCAS Tariff points (points must be awarded in the same sitting).

    A level

    120 UCAS Tariff points (ABC/BBB) from a minimum of three A-Levels.

    BTEC National Diploma

    DDM

    Scottish Highers

    120 UCAS Tariff points

    Irish Leaving Certificate

    120 UCAS Tariff points from H1-H3 grades (A/B grades in the old system) considered only.

    International Baccalaureate

    Equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points.

    T Levels

    Distinction (Merit Considered).

    International Students

    We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements. If you do not meet the entry requirements, you could take the International Foundation Year to gain entry onto this degree.

    Alternative entry requirements

    Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

    We positively welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to successfully pursue a programme of study in higher education. Students who do not have the traditional entry requirements may be able to apply through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme. Support in preparing for the written assessment is available from the University.

    If you would like to discuss this further with a member of the occupational therapy admissions team, please contact shs-otadmissions@salford.ac.uk.

    Career

    Employment and stats

    What about after uni?

    Career prospects

    Following successful completion of your degree, you will be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist. As a practitioner, you will be qualified to work in a range of clinical environments, with scope for management, research, leadership and education. Occupational Therapists are employed in a range of settings. 

    Here are some examples of where our graduates have been employed: 

    • Rotational posts in acute and community settings 
    • Schools 
    • Civil Service 
    • GP surgeries 
    • Charities and Third Sector Services 
    • Government bodies 
    • Research and Academia 
    • Private practice 

    A taste of what you could become

    Occupational therapist

    Private practitioner

    Disability service worker

    Manager

    Researcher

    And more...

    Career Links

    Placements

    An integral part of your learning will be provided by a series of five supervised placements amounting to over 1,000 hours in health and social care settings. These placements include hospital settings and community services. Most of our placements are currently within the Greater Manchester area. 

    In addition, all students have access to role-emerging, project-based, research or leadership practice experience in their third year of study, and this is supported through learning within a module to enable students to make the most of the experience. These placements involve students implementing service improvement in an organisation,  which promotes the student’s professional development and facilitates innovation. Examples of role-emerging placement settings include schools, charities, and private organisations. 

    Further study

    As a graduate of the occupational therapy programme, you will be eligible to apply for further study that aligns with your career interests. There are a range of courses to explore depending on what your goals and aspirations are. 

    View a range of master's and PhD level studies. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 19,500 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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