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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B925

Occupational Therapy

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Northumbria University, Newcastle is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Becoming an occupational therapist. By studying on the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Northumbria University, you will be taking your first steps towards a profession described as ‘the best kept secret in healthcare.’ Occupational therapy is a varied, creative, and engaging career, designed to make a meaningful difference to people’s everyday lives. As an occupational therapist you can have a real impact on health and social care outcomes and enjoy excellent prospects and opportunities. Your learning journey. You will learn about the value of occupation to health and wellbeing... A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 88% continuation rate, and 89% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Occupational Therapy
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Psychology and Mental Health
Occupational Performance and Engagement
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Occupational Therapy Practice Placement
Professional Practice and Ethics
Systematic Review and Critical Analysis
UCAS Code:B925
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£59,550

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,500£29,000
3 years£21,500£25,000£28,000
5 years£25,500£30,500£33,000

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▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

87%Working
2%Studying
2%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
80%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
91%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
64%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

4 Scholarships Available

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Occupational Therapy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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