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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Occupational Therapy
University of East London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Occupational Therapy course at University of East London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
including passes at A2 in a least 3 subjects minimum grade BBB (AS Levels not accepted)
You may also need to
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Occupational Therapy or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | B |
| Biology | A* |
| Art and Design | A |
| Chemistry | A* |
| Economics | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B101
Here's what University of East London says about its Occupational Therapy course.
What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapy is a challenging and rewarding health career. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages, helping them to develop, recover or maintain their daily living and working skills.
Our comprehensive occupational therapy degree programme is designed to prepare you for a successful career in this dynamic healthcare field, combining theoretical knowledge with extensive practical experience.
Work with people who may have physical, cognitive or mental impairments and help improve independence and quality of life. Gain hands-on experience in placements at prestigious healthcare providers including Barts Health NHS Trust, Barking Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals Trust, Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, North East London NHS Foundation Trust and East London NHS Foundation Trust. Learn in our Hospital & Primary Care Training Hub. This immersive environment mimics the professional world, from A&E wards and critical care to a simulated home, which will help you prepare for a career as an occupational therapist.
Source: University of East London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Health, Sport and Bioscience (HSB)
Location
Stratford Campus | Stratford
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Occupational therapy
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £15,560 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1: Occupational Therapy: Engagement and Well-being (Core), Structure and Function of the Human Body (Core), Human Health and Occupation (Core), Describing Occupation, the assessment of occupational performance (Core), Participation in Occupation (Core), Professional Practice (Mental Wealth) (Core), Working with People Occupational Therapy Practice placement 1 (Core)
Year 2: Achieving Best Practice in Occupational Therapy (Core), Understanding Occupational Therapy's Unique Contribution (Core), Occupational Performance, Engagement and Well-being (Core), Describing Occupation - Facilitating Occupational Change (Core), Working in Teams and Services Occupational Therapy Practice- Placement 2 (Core), Research methods via apprenticeships (Core), Occupational Therapy practice placement 3 (Elective)
Year 3: Transition to Professional Practice (Core), Effective Collaborative Practice (Core), Practice in Context One Occupational Therapy Practice placement (Core), Applied Research (Core), Enterprise and Innovation (Core), Practice in Context two Occupational Therapy Practice Placement (Core)
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
How you will be assessed
Assessment tasks are mainly spread across the year to make the workload manageable.
Assessment methods include group work, exams and individual work including essays, presentations, case studies, professional development and practical activities. All grades count towards your module mark. More details will be included in the student handbook and module guides.
Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East London
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 East London 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
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
77%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
83%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
med
Learning opportunities
73%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
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?
70%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
67%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
70%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
57%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
57%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
68%
low
Academic support
68%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
63%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
73%
low
Organisation and management
27%
low
Organisation and management
27%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
37%
low
How well organised is your course?
17%
low
Learning resources
77%
low
Learning resources
77%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
74%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
83%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
79%
med
Student voice
41%
low
Student voice
41%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
28%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
52%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
43%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
58%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
76%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
60%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Occupational Therapy or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of East London graduates who took Occupational Therapy - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
60%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Other Health Professionals
10%
Therapy professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of East London graduates who took Occupational Therapy - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£31.8k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
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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