- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time 3 years full-time extended
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Occupational Therapy
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
The University of Northampton’s Occupational Therapy BSc degree prepares you to work as a registered occupational therapist in the UK and overseas. Occupational Therapy is a health and social care profession that enhances the health and well-being of individuals to enable them to achieve their full potential. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages to help them overcome the challenges of everyday life resulting from illness, trauma and ageing. For Student Positivity – National Student Survey 2025 For Career Outcomes 15 months after Graduation for Health Professions Based on Office for Students (OfS) data from the National Student Survey. Guardian data from the 2026 Health Professions subject table. Complete University Guide data from their 2026 Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy subject table. The programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy. All of the University of Northampton’s Occupational Therapy BSc graduates gain an academic degree which will then allow you to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to obtain a licence to practice and become a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
Entry requirements
| A levels | BBC · or above (in subjects other than General Studies |
|---|---|
| T Levels | Merit |
| Access to HE Diploma | with 45 credits at Merit or above Open University minimum 60 credits |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall, no part below 6.5 |
|---|
IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 6.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level
Fees
International students: £18,000 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £18,000 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
Apply via UCAS. The equal consideration deadline is
Campus
- Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom
Where you will study
West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
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