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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Occupational Therapy
Oxford Brookes University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Occupational Therapy course at Oxford Brookes University.
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A level
Including one science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths, PE, Physics, Psychology).
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Attend an interview
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Oxford Brookes University. These students are taking Occupational Therapy or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | C |
| Sociology | C |
| Biology | D |
| Geography | C |
| Chemistry | E |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B920
Here's what Oxford Brookes University says about its Occupational Therapy course.
On your Occupational Therapy course, you'll gain an understanding of how to help people overcome daily challenges. With your vision, you'll be able to help people achieve and progress in their everyday lives, and help them improve their quality of life.
You’ll meet people from around the world who share your values and can broaden your perspective on looking after others. You’ll also take part in a supervised practice placement each year. This gives you opportunities to apply everything you learn on the course in a professional context. Placements take place in or outside of the Oxford area, in professional settings, giving you the chance to learn and practice on location.
This degree is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. It is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Successful completion allows you to register as an occupational therapist in the UK. So you can be confident you’ll be learning the right skills for a lifelong and rewarding career.
Source: Oxford Brookes University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Sport, Health Sciences and Social Work
Location
Main Site | Oxford
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Occupational therapy
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| International | £19,700 per year |
Oxford Brookes University student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
Five stars: Excellent
1st year student
1 year ago
Support was more than I expected from teachers to tutors to helpers to the student nurse and also from elder students. Their my were always ready to help and students knew where to go and who to ask questions from.
1st year student
1 year ago
There are a range of facilities such as computers, books and practical equipments.
1st year student
1 year ago
My course is exactly as described on the universities website. Itu2019s brilliant for anyone interested in science particularly biology like me and all the parts of the human body and their function within the immune system. The practicals are vey fun and interesting and the tutors answer student qu...
1st year student
1 year ago
I believe my university is very good, since itu2019s welcoming to all cultures and backgrounds itu2019s within an ideal location which is easily accessible. The library is very spacious and informative and I can easily study there for all my exams since I find studying alone to be more beneficial.
1st year student
1 year ago
It’s a wonderful university to study with good student support and inclusive as well
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Oxford Brookes University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Oxford Brookes University students who took the Occupational Therapy course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
97%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
87%
high
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
74%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
87%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
90%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
83%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
70%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
83%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
83%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Oxford Brookes University. These students are taking Occupational Therapy or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Oxford Brookes University graduates who took Occupational Therapy - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.8k
First year after graduation
£33.6k
Third year after graduation
£31.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Occupational Therapy.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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