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Occupational Therapy at University of Salford - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Salford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Occupational therapists support individuals across various backgrounds and age groups, helping them manage physical and psychological challenges. They work with clients to evaluate how physical health, mental health, and social environments impact their ability to perform daily activities such as personal care, domestic tasks, socialising, leisure, and work. Occupational therapy is a client-centred field that promotes health and wellbeing through participation in meaningful activities. This BSc (Hons) programme, accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, equips you to address contemporary needs in diverse populations. The course is underpinned by four 'golden threads':

  • Theory-driven: Modules are grounded in relevant theories.
  • Evidence-informed: Utilises a range of evidence sources, including peer-reviewed research and real-world learning.
  • Occupation-centred: Focuses on recognising individuals as occupational beings.
  • Inclusive: Addresses systemic issues and promotes inclusivity, allyship, and equality.
You will combine academic study with practice placements, developing a range of professional and personal skills.

Modules

• First year: What is Occupational Therapy?, What is Occupation?, Professional Development 1, Occupational Therapy in Practice 1, Occupational Therapy in Practice 2, and Professional Development 2 (which includes PPA). • Second year: Professional Development 3 (which includes PPB), Evidencing Occupational Therapy in Context, Occupational Therapy in Context 1, Occupational Therapy in Context 2, Promoting Occupational Wellbeing and Health 1, and Professional Development 4 (which includes PPC). • Final year: Promoting Occupational Wellbeing and Health 2 (which includes PPD), Moving into Practice, Shaping the Future, and The Autonomous Occupational Therapist (which includes PPE).

Assessment method

Assessment methods are guided by Universal Design principles and reflect real-world skills. They include essays/reports, presentations/vivas, production of creative work, and portfolios. Practice placement education, with five placements totalling over 1,000 hours, is also a key component, with all placements assessed on a pass/fail basis. You must pass all assessments in the programme, which align with HCPC standards of proficiency for registration as an occupational therapist, including completing 1,000 hours of placement.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Health and Care Professions Council
  • Royal College Of Occupational Therapists
  • The World Federation of Occupational Therapists

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B920
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C or 4 (or above) required. Must include English Language and Maths. UK Equivalencies (such as Key Skills/ Functional Skills level 2 Numeracy/ Literacy) are accepted. Applicants with non UK qualifications will need to meet the minimum GCSE requirements with a satisfactory GCSE equivalent qualification.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Other

It is expected that some contact/visit to an Occupational Therapy department is undertaken or is in the process of being undertaken.

Student Outcomes

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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
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Occupational Therapy at University of Salford - UCAS