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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B920

Occupational Therapy

Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Birmingham Newman University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The curriculum has been designed to reflect the dynamic and evolving role of the Occupational Therapist. With our commitment to inter-professional learning, you will learn from and with other health care professionals to enhance your practice and person centred care. You will learn from a highly experienced and passionate teaching team who will provide support you to help you to achieve your ambition. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Professional Health Care Practice
Human Function in Health and Disease
Occupational Therapy Theory and Philosophy
Collaborative Care and Inter-Professional Practice
Empowering Self and Others
Occupational Therapy Practice Across the Lifespan
Clinical Skills and Assessment Techniques
Professional Practice Placement and Reflective Learning
UCAS Code:B920
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£29,370

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham Newman University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£20,000£22,500
5 years£18,000£22,500£26,500

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 30% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 21% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
99%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham Newman University offers Occupational Therapy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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