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Ranked 1st in London for Occupational Therapy (Complete University Guide 2025). Graduates from this course are now working as Professional Occupational Therapists and as Medical Occupational Therapists at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and Greenwich Hospital.
Work placements across a variety of clinical settings, such as NHS acute Trusts, community placements and the independent sector.
97% of students on this course received feedback on time from academic staff (National Student Survey, 2025).
Occupational therapy is a unique career where you can enable people to improve their health and wellbeing and enjoy higher quality of life through preventing and overcoming barriers to participation in the everyday activities they value.
The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy can be studied full-time over 3 years or part-time over 4 years. It will provide you with an understanding of the science and artistry of occupational therapy. Develop the unique skillset needed to be a successful occupational therapist, including leading activity-based therapy, rehabilitation, communication skills and more. Plus, gain experience and expertise on a variety of practice placements outside of the university, and in our special Occupational Therapy Labs and their simulated living spaces and artistic intervention tools.
The Occupational therapy programmes at LSBU aim to provide an education centred on the meaning and performance of occupations in life. Occupational therapy as a profession is concerned with key concepts such as occupational performance, occupational identity and how the environment and cultural factors together influence the effective participation in unique and individual lives; from childhood through to older age and including end of life.
The course begins with modules that introduce the concepts and theory of occupation and occupational therapy practice. Case studies are used to show the diversity and range of people and conditions that an occupational therapist can work with. Relevant anatomy, physiology and psychology are covered. The students get opportunities to apply the theory taught at university to practical placements that occur each academic year. Students will develop their professional identity as the course progresses.
An introduction to the theory of occupation and activity analysis.
This module includes the theory of the Occupational Therapy Process and the first practice 6-week placement.
This module includes anatomy, physiology, and normal movement patterns.
This module builds on the previous studies and includes the use of frames of reference and models.
This is an interprofessional module studied with other allied health care students.
This module builds on TOT-4-011 and includes the second practice 7-week placement.
This module builds on TOT-4-013 and develops the concepts further.
This module builds on TOT-5-010 and includes the third practice 10-week placement.
This is an interprofessional module studied with other allied health care students.
This module has a focus on accountability, professional behaviours and continual professional development.
This module builds on IPL-2.
This module builds on TOT-5-012 and includes the fourth and final practice 10-week placement.
This is an interprofessional module studied with other allied health care students.
This course is taught from our Southwark campus, where you can make the most of our Central London location through trips to the Supreme Court, walking tours through notable Law districts and placements with companies ranging from global brands to local SMEs (small/medium enterprises). You will learn from expert law academics, all of whom have a great deal of experience working and practicing in the legal sector.
We have strong links with the local legal profession, particularly through the South London Law Society and the Southwark Legal Advice Network, as well as with our own graduates practising across London and beyond.
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Explore our campusesWe have three Occupational Therapy Laboratories, including an Art and Music skills laboratory, Splinting laboratory and Assisted Daily Living (ADL) laboratory. You will carry out a range of activities to practice your skills including using art, music and role-play as interventions. You will practice making hand splints using thermoplastic materials as well as anatomy practicals using anatomy models. The simulated kitchen, bathrooms and bedroom spaces are used to practice patient transfers, wheelchair manoeuvres and planning activities for intervention using activities from daily life. You also practice using a wide range of standardised assessment tools such as assistive devices for dressing, kitchen work and mobility.
The laboratories enable you to practice problem identification, intervention planning, implementation, communication skills, risk assessments, problem solving skills and group work skills; all to learn how best to work with the patient.
The course is taught in the form of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical sessions.
There are a range of assessments including essays, examinations and presentations. The placements are also assessed by the practice educator at the placement site.
Every student is provided with a professional and personal tutor who supports the student throughout the course.
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
Once you graduate you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This allows you to practice within the NHS, community services and local authorities, as well as the private sector. Thanks to this course, you’ll be equipped with the skills you need to work as an occupational therapist with both adults and children who have complex health and social needs. The Royal College of Occupational Therapists have a website Choose OT which explains if this career is right for you and the possible routes your career could take.
There are a range of further study option at postgraduate level. You can find out more about courses in our online CPPD prospectus.
Completion of this course entitles you to become a registered occupational therapist, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.
This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, the regulator of health, Psychological and Social professionals. And it’s accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, the professional association for staff in Occupational Therapy.
The course fulfils the requirements of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, which makes you eligible to apply for international employment. The programme is delivered in partnership with health and social care authorities and University staff. We’re actively involved with Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and endeavour to expand our links with the voluntary and independent sector.
The course is accredited by HCPC and RCOT.
The Health and Care Professions Council is the regulator of health, Psychological and Social professionals.
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists is the professional association for staff in Occupational Therapy.
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English Language
If your first language is not English you must have the following minimum International English Language Test Score (IELTS) results at the time of applying:
Foundation Year
If you have been out of study for a considerable amount of time or have slightly missed the entry requirements this course, you can take your first steps to becoming a registered practitioner with our Health and Social Care Foundation year. Boost your qualifications and confidence for further study with this one-year introductory course and on completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry on to one of our 13 health BSc pre-registration health and social care degrees.
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| Mode | Duration | Start date | Application code | Application method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 3 years | September | B930 | UCAS |
| Part-time | 4 years | September | 2386 | Direct to LSBU |
International (non Home) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.
You must provide a Personal Statement as part of the application. This is used by our Admissions Team as part of the application process alongside the other entry requirements (for example your qualifications).
When applying for an Occupational Therapy degree, please address the following three questions in your Personal Statement:
Read more about how to apply for undergraduate courses.
International applicants can apply directly to LSBU and should consult our international how to apply guide for further information on the application process and key dates.
£9790
Tuition fees for home students
£17400
Tuition fees for international students
Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.
| UK fee: £9790 | International fee: £17400 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 3769 | Session code: 1FS00 |
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Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £29370 |
| International: £52200 |
| UK fee: £9790 | International fee: £17400 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 3769 | Session code: 2FS00 |
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Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £29370 |
| International: £52200 |
| UK fee: £9790 | International fee: £17400 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 3769 | Session code: 3FS00 |
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Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £29370 |
| International: £52200 |
| UK fee: £7335 | International fee: £14500 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 2386 | Session code: 1PS00 |
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Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £27723.339999999997 |
| International: £52200 |
| UK fee: £7335 | International fee: £14500 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 2386 | Session code: 2PS00 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £27723.339999999997 |
| International: £52200 |
| UK fee: £6526.67 | International fee: £11600 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 2386 | Session code: 3PS00 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £27723.339999999997 |
| International: £52200 |
| UK fee: £6526.67 | International fee: £11600 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 2386 | Session code: 4PS00 |
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Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £27723.339999999997 |
| International: £52200 |
For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for undergraduate students.
Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by checking at the the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) find your fee status page.
Visit our Policies and procedures page for details on fees policies.
The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.
The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees to reflect increased costs of delivery and to maintain an a high-quality student experience. This increase would be no more than Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increases plus 5%.
We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on our scholarships page.
