Occupational Therapy
Bournemouth UniversityCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Bournemouth University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Why study BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at BU? - The curriculum combines academic study with practice-based learning experiences. The newly developed curriculum includes innovative and timely units of study to keep up with the changing healthcare landscape. Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to critically assess a service user’s circumstances to help them adapt to their environment and maximise their performance potential - Experiential learning allows you to work on real-life scenarios to gain knowledge and understanding of occupational roles and how health and wellbein... International tuition fees are £20,685 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 31 - 33 points An overall score of 31–33 points. |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,685
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £28,500 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £28,000 | £32,500 |
| 5 years | £21,500 | £30,500 | £37,000 |
UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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