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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B921

Occupational Therapy

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Cardiff University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Ranked 1st in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2019, our Occupational Therapy programme aims to prepare you for your chosen career as an occupational therapist. Once you have successfully completed the programme you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as well as professional membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). With over 50 years of experience in delivering occupational therapy education, our three-year, full-time BSc (Hons) is a stimulating programme that provides the opportunity to engage in bo... Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 94% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Practice
Psychological and Social Foundations for Practice
Professional Skills and Communication
Occupational Analysis and Intervention Design
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Mental Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
Physical Rehabilitation and Functional Adaptation
UCAS Code:B921
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBC

International Baccalaureate

32 - 30 points

32-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Tuition fees for 2027 entry Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on your fee status. Your fee status could be home, island or overseas. Learn how we decide your fee status Fees for home status A full NHS bursary, including tuition fees and a non-repayable bursary for living costs, is available to applicants from the UK. Full details, including information for applicants from the EU, are available on our NHS funding pages. Fees for overseas status An NHS placement is a required part

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£29,000
3 years£23,500£26,500£30,000
5 years£28,000£31,500£34,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

95%Working
90%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Cardiff University

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

#181QS World
#27UK Ranking
31,505+Students
164+Courses
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