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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B920
Occupational Therapy
University of SalfordSalford, England
3 yearsDuration
£18,550Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at University of Salford is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Salford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Occupational therapists support individuals across various backgrounds and age groups, helping them manage physical and psychological challenges. They work with clients to evaluate how physical health, mental health, and social environments impact their ability to perform daily activities such as personal care, domestic tasks, socialising, leisure, and work. Occupational therapy is a client-centred field that promotes health and wellbeing through participation in meaningful activities. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 83% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Grounded in relevant theories
Theory-driven
Evidence-informed
Occupation-centred
Inclusive
UCAS Code:B920
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB At least one of the following preferred (Biology/Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology) however applicants without one of these subjects will be considered on a case by case basis. GCE A Level General Studies is not accepted. Your results must be obtained within one sitting, resat grades cannot be accepted. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points Must include Higher Level Biology with a minimum grade of H5. Applicants must hold English Language and Mathematics as composite parts of the IBDP. |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ 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
£18,550
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,650
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 — University of Salford
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £28,500 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £24,500 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £28,000 | £32,000 |
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▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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
85%Working
10%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
94%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
94%Assessment and feedback
91%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
93%Learning resources
94%Student voice
93%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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