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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Occupational Therapy
University of Derby
Entry requirements
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Derby. These students are taking Occupational Therapy or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | D |
| Sociology | B |
| Biology | C |
| Geography | B |
| Religious Studies | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B920
Here's what University of Derby says about its Occupational Therapy course.
We’ve been delivering Occupational therapy education for over 70 years. Join the thousands of occupational therapists who have benefited from our outstanding teaching and facilities. Pursue a profession with huge reach which will lead to a rewarding career, where you’ll make a real difference to peoples’ lives.
Why choose this course? The programme at Derby was created by the NHS, for the NHS and you’ll join an institution with a wealth of knowledge specific to the profession. You’ll take your first steps towards a career where you can help people facing physical and mental challenges to overcome barriers to their independence.
Is this course for you? This course is for people who are interesting in working with people and want to make a difference to the lives of others. It equips you with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and experience to support people with wide-ranging difficulties to perform the everyday activities which are key to their wellbeing – from work, sport and leisure to self-care.
How you will learn You’ll learn from registered occupational therapists who have worked in a variety of settings and who are specialists in various areas of research. We offer superb training facilities, including an NHS-standard hospital ward and rehabilitation kitchen. Our investment in the latest technology means you can also learn in virtual and immersive environments.
Opportunities and experiences The course includes three periods of practice-based learning where you will work full time in practice for a set number of weeks. You will work in three separate areas of practice to ensure you build the optimum range of skills for becoming a qualified practitioner.
Professionally accredited Our degree is designed to meet rigorous professional standards. It is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Careers and employability Occupational therapy is an exciting and fulfilling career choice. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements. You could progress to important roles in many areas of the NHS, such as acute medical care, paediatrics or mental health but could also go into social services, charities, schools, prisons, businesses or private practice.
Source: University of Derby
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Therapeutic Practice
Location
Main Site | Derby
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Occupational therapy
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £16,900 per year (provisional) |
| International | £16,900 per year (provisional) |
University of Derby student reviews
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The student union care for the university and its students ensuring we are happy, healthy and thriving during our time in university. They put on events with freebies to boost morale as well.
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The halls and university are really close to the city so getting around is easy, especially with the university buses. The city is definitely a student friendly place with plenty of clubs and late night food places, as well as a variety of shops and other entertainment for those who aren’t into club...
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The university is definitely value for money and so are the halls. There is financial support available for those who need it and the union ensures that you still have fun even if you are on a strict budget by hosting free events on campus.
3rd year
Forensic science
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The university and halls have a great support system which ensures you get the help you need quickly and from a diverse team of professionals.
3rd year
Forensic science
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The facilities are very clean and up to standard for our labs and lectures. Any maintenance is quickly sorted as well.
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Forensics is an amazing course to study with a blended mix of lectures and labs, you are sure to have a broad knowledge about every main path of forensics. The staff are very knowledgeable and supportive and the sessions are action-packed and full of useful information. Labs are weekly and are criti...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Derby
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 University of Derby students who took the Occupational Therapy course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
93%
med
Teaching on my course
93%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
med
Learning opportunities
91%
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Learning opportunities
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
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?
94%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
92%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
90%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
99%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
high
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
med
How well organised is your course?
76%
med
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
99%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
high
Student voice
86%
med
Student voice
86%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
74%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
94%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
97%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
85%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
75%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
91%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
88%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Derby graduates who took Occupational Therapy - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£31k
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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