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Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)

BSc (Single Honours)

Start date:

September 2025

Entry tariff: 

120 points

UCAS code:

B930

Study to become an Occupational Therapist, a health professional whose aim is to help all people with different abilities to live meaningful lives. The goal of occupational therapy is to promote the capacity of individuals, groups, communities and organisations to engage in their valued and necessary occupations.

Did you know

This programme blends theory and real-world practice, with over 1000 clinical placement hours across 3 years. Students gain hands-on experience through practice placements.

This programme is pending accreditation by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), enabling graduates to apply for registration on successful completion, and gain a qualification recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

Modules

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

This is a new course for September 2025. More details regarding modules will be added shortly. Please contact us if you have any questions.

  • Occupation Focused Theory and Practice 
  • Occupational Therapy for Older People 
  • Human Sciences for Occupational Participation 
  • *Professional Skills for Research, Health & Social Care

*Module is delivered jointly with the BSc Physioptherapy programme.

Students are required to pass all assessments and all module components on the programme in order to be eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. 

 

  • Enabling Occupational Participation 
  • Occupational Therapy for Health and Wellbeing 
  • Global Occupational Therapy Practice 
  • *Transforming Research for Health & Social Care 

*Module delivered jointly with the BSc Physiotherapy programme.

Students are required to pass all assessments and all module components on the programme in order to be eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. 

 

  • Evolving Professional Reasoning in Occupational Therapy 
  • *Leadership and Innovation in Health and Social Care
  • *Education in Practice 
  • *Employment in Health and Social Care

*Module is delivered jointly with the BSc Physiotherapy programme. 

Students are required to pass all assessments and all module components on the programme in order to be eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. 

Skills

Interested in making a difference to individuals, groups and communities? 

This programme is aimed at students wanting to become Occupational Therapists, giving you the skills to provide exceptional care to a wide range of individuals, including:

  • Those living with physical and mental health conditions
  • People with learning disabilities
  • Across the lifespan

 

Occupation refers to the meaningful activities and roles within the environments in which people live and function. It is not just about the work someone does, but any activity that an individual might do for leisure, self-care and even play. 

Occupational therapists use a person-centred approach and evidence-based practice to work with people of all ages, from infancy through midlife to old age, to navigate physical, emotional or social barriers and address inequities in participation in their chosen ‘occupations’. 

With a strong ethos in interprofessional learning and collaboration, this programme will be co-delivered alongside the BSc Physiotherapy programme, enabling students to develop core skills in working within a multiprofessional environment and with colleagues from across disciplines. This will set students up for success in all future placement and professional work experiences, where interprofessional working is at the core of all health and social care service delivery. 

The University of Roehampton has a strong history of delivering high quality health and social care programmes, including MSc (pre-registration) pathways for both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, as well as programmes such as dietetics and nutrition, nursing, sports & exercise science, and other creative therapies including art, drama, music and play therapy. We are excited to be adding the BSc provision of Occupational Therapy to this growing number of health degrees. 

This course will give you the knowledge and skills to carve out a successful career in the health and social care sector. 

You’ll gain a strong foundation by intergrating theory with practice. You’ll learn to assess not only the physical and psycho-emotional aspects of the individuals that you work with but also their environment, from early intervention to ongoing community rehabilitation. 

You’ll be encouraged to think creatively and develop personalized solutions.

Learning

Experience a dynamic, contemporary curriculum in state-of-the-art facilities.

You will undertake activities to develop your ability to critically appraise and apply theory through case-based learning, simulation and on practice placements. 

You will use simulation to prepare for the realities of practice placement experiences.  

Simulation will provide you with the opportunity to explore occupational therapy practice skills in an authentic, safe and supportive environment. This will help to improve your confidence, develop preparation for practice and enhance patient safety. 

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The programme focuses on getting you ready to work in health and social care organisations, housing, education and voluntary organisations. Throughout the course you will gain practical skills and experience by learning how to:

  • Develop skills, knowledge and understanding necessary for competent occupational therapy practice
  • Assess and critically analyse the professional and scientific knowledge base which informs occupational therapy practice
  • Practice using knowledge and skills specific to occupational therapists, so as to optimise the health and social well-being of the people you work with.

This programme also focuses on community and social care, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan and associated workforce strategy.

Roehampton has longstanding significant expertise in the broad field of health and wellbeing which are all relevant to the development and delivery of the pre-registration Occupational Therapy curriculum.

Practice-based learning is central to the educational process, which includes curriculum content and is an educational method but is acknowledged separately because specific standards and criteria apply. Practice-based learning is appropriately integrated throughout the curriculum, with one external and one simulated placement in year 1 and two external placements in year 2, and a final placement in year 3.

Practice-based learning helps enable the learner’s formation of their identity as an occupational therapist. The overall learning outcome for practice education within the BSc Occupational Therapy (pre-reg) programme is aligned with the professional standards for practice and the ethical and professional conduct expectations of the profession.

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) require placements to be an integral part of a pre-registration programme, facilitating ‘the learners’ formation of their identity as an occupational therapist and develops learners to meet the professional standards for practice and the ethical and professional conduct expectations of the profession’ (Learning and Development Standards for preregistration Education 2023).

Successful completion (ie, passing grade) of a minimum of 1000 practice placement hours is required in order to become a registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC, RCOT and for recognition by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. 

Over the course of the three years of the programme, the practice placement structure will consist of:

  • Year 1: One part-time simulated placement; and one external full-time placement.
  • Year 2: One part-time simulated placement, 1 full time external placement.
  • Year 3: Two, full time external placement.
  • Pre-registration placements are assessed on a pass/fail basis at levels 4 (PP1), 5 (PP2) and 6 (PP3 and PP4).

You may be eligible for an NHS Learning Support fund (LSF) of £5,000 each academic year of study. More information can be found here. 

Assessment

Push yourself further with real- world assignments

Throughout your course, you’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding and practical skills, while giving you a taste of industry practices. These include: 

  • creating an academic poster 
  • vlogs and podcasts
  • practical assessments 
  • case-study based assessments 
  • oral presentations 
  • self-reflections 
  • peer assessment 

You’ll leave Roehampton with an in-depth understanding of both the theory and hand-on applications of occupational therapy, ready to take the next step into your professional life. 

Careers

Help shape the future of public health.

If you're ready to learn, we'll help you gain confidence and opportunities to achieve.

Our graduates go on to work in different sectors including:  

  • National Health Service 
  • Community Services
  • Local Authorities
  • Social services and Care Settings
  • Private Practice 
  • Primary Care 
  • Education Settings/Schools
  • The Prison Services 
  • Research and Leadership 
  • Working Overseas  
  • Charity and 3rd Sector Organisations.

Our Careers team is on hand to help from the start of your studies until after you graduate. Under their guidance you’ll benefit from a wide range of support, including: 

 

  • CV building 

  • Interview preparation 

  • Mentoring 

  • Industry connections 

  • Work experience 

  • Volunteering opportunities 

  • Job fairs 

  • Introductions to future employers. 

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Applying

UK Students International Students

Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.

Course subject to curriculum review and validation.

Specific entry requirements: 

Normally five GCSEs at grade C or above, including mathematics, English language or literature and a science subject or equivalent. A Levels BBB (*BCC for adjusted criteria backgrounds), BTEC or equivalent.  All students will complete a values-based interview. Evidence of interest and work experience in a relevant field. Satisfactory enhanced DBS check (adults and children). 

If English is not the first language, all applicants must be able to communicate in English to level 7 of the International English Language Testing System, with no element below 6.5. Students must undergo occupational health screening to assess fitness to begin the course. Students must also complete an approved programme of immunisation, as recommended by the Department of Health. They must have a full disclosure and barring service screen prior to enrolment. Students must declare any criminal convictions, cautions, and bindings over when requested during the application and interview process.

September 2025 entry tuition fees

UK (home) tuition fees

Year one fees

Undergraduate degree: £9,535

 

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.

International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.

Course subject to curriculum review and validation.

 

Specific entry requirements

Normally five GCSEs at grade C or above, including mathematics, English language or literature and a science subject or equivalent. A Levels BBB/BBC, BTEC or equivalent All students will complete a values-based interview. Evidence of interest and work experience in a relevant field. Satisfactory enhanced DBS check (adults and children). 

If English is not the first language, all applicants must be able to communicate in English to level 7 of the International English Language Testing System, with no element below 6.5. Students must undergo health screening to assess fitness to begin the course. Students must also complete an approved programme of immunisation, as recommended by the Department of Health. They must have full disclosure and the barring service screen prior to enrolment. Students must declare any criminal convictions, cautions, and bindings over when requested during the application and interview process. 

September 2025 entry tuition fees

EU and international tuition fees

Year one fees

Undergraduate degree: £19,500

 

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.

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