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Bachelor of Health Science (with Honours) - BHSc (Hon)
Occupational Therapy
York St John University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Occupational Therapy course at York St John University.
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UCAS Tariff
120
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Occupational Therapy or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | C |
| Biology | C |
| Sociology | B |
| Religious Studies | A |
| English Language | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B930
Here's what York St John University says about its Occupational Therapy course.
On this accredited course you will master the skills, knowledge and professional behaviours you need to succeed as an occupational therapist. You will gain experience on placements, and study theories backed up by substantial evidence.
We will guide you to become a competent practitioner who makes a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of other people. You will study the occupational therapy process, learning to assess, plan and evaluate needs in different therapeutic settings. While you are with us, some of the things you will study include:
The occupational therapy process and its components Occupational analysis Theories of occupational therapy The relationships between occupation, health, wellbeing and participation Planning, implementing and evaluating therapeutic, occupation-focused intervention Health and social care systems, policy and legislation Our course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and approved by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). This means that when you graduate, you can register with the HCPC to practice under the protected title of Occupational Therapist.
On each year of the course you will apply your learning on professional placements. Experienced Occupational Therapists will supervise you as you complete 1,000 hours of placement in different therapeutic settings. This gives you a broad range of experience in the field.
Source: York St John University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Health Science (with Honours) - BHSc (Hon)
Department
Occupational Therapy
Location
York St John University | York
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 |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £14,000 per year |
| International | £14,000 per year |
The modules you will study
Modules may include:
Level 1: Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice: Practice Placement 1 Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice: Practice Placement 2
Level 2: Developing Occupational Therapy Practice Developing Occupational Therapy Practice: Practice Placement (10 weeks) Research Preparation
Level 3: Contributing to Occupational Therapy Practice Advancing Occupational Therapy Practice Advancing Occupational therapy Practice: Practice Placement (10 weeks)
York St John University student reviews
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1st year student
2 years ago
Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union
1st year student
2 years ago
Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do
1st year student
2 years ago
Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it
1st year student
2 years ago
Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise
1st year student
2 years ago
Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su
1st year student
2 years ago
Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at York St John 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 York St John 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
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
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?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
99%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
med
Academic support
80%
med
Academic support
80%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
76%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
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?
75%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
72%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
97%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
97%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
100%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
94%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
100%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
97%
high
Student information
See who's studying at York St John 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 York St John University graduates who took Occupational Therapy - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£29.9k
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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