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Alison Scott Scholarship
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B921
Occupational Therapy
Queen Margaret University, EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£17,325Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course, subject to validation. We also offer an undergraduate integrated Masters in Occupational Therapy. This four-year BSc course will give you the expertise, people skills and conceptual understanding that you will need to work as an occupational therapist. This course is responsive to the demands of the health and social care sector and there are practice-based learning opportunities across the course to integrate theory, knowledge and practice. International tuition fees are £17,325 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Why QMU?
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The course in brief
UCAS Code:B921
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC English is preferred, or a discursive subject such as History or Sociology at Higher, A Level or equivalent. English and Maths required at Nat 5/GCSE at grade C or above. We can also accept National 5 Application of Maths or Lifeskills at the same grade. |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points Preferably to include a discursive subject. History, Literature, Modern Studies or similar. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,325
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,300
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 — Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £25,000 | £28,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £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
65%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
72%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
65%Learning resources
90%Student voice
73%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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Source: This specific course at this provider
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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh · Undergraduate
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About Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers Occupational Therapy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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