UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B920

Occupational Therapy

Name: Occupational Therapy
Price: 24400 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Southampton

Southampton, England

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3 yearsDuration

£24,400Per Year (Intl)

£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary

81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at University of Southampton is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. About this course Become an Occupational Therapist and improve patients' lives with BSc Occupational Therapy at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 3rd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026). On your three-year BSc Occupational Therapy degree you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to treat people with psychological, physical or social disabilities. You'll learn how to work effectively with patients, their families, and carers, as well as with other healthcare professionals and you'll be supported by world-leading academics* who are actively shaping the profession and are... International tuition fees are £24,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Occupational Therapy

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Psychological and Social Dimensions of Disability

Occupational Therapy Practice and Skills

Clinical Reasoning and Assessment

Mental Health and Well-being Interventions

Physical Rehabilitation and Biomechanics

Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice

UCAS Code:B920

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

Including science or social science subject. A pass in the Science practical where applicable.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

Pass with overall score of 30 points with 15 points at higher level, including a science or social science subject. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	67	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,400

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£73,200

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Southampton

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£28,000	£28,000	£33,500
3 years	£24,500	£28,000	£31,500
5 years	£27,000	£32,000	£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

£28,000

UK average

£28,500

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary

This course

£32,000

UK average

£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

70%Working

5%Studying

10%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

85%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

82%

Overall

Teaching on my course

81%

Learning opportunities

88%

Assessment and feedback

65%

Academic support

92%

Organisation and management

79%

Learning resources

88%

Student voice

82%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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