About this course
Bournemouth University offers BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy as a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Occupational Therapy. Based in Bournemouth, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £18,800 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 7 overall or TOEFL iBT 94. The next intake is September, 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
This course requires 120–136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs) GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. See all of the equivalencies. A-level and AS levels 120–136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels. Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate – Skills Challenge Certificate We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Access to HE Diploma 118–134 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades. BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (128 UCAS tariff points) Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff Foundation Diploma/90-credit Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff Extended Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Cambridge International Pre-U Diploma 120–136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects. Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (128 UCAS tariff points) Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff Subsidiary Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff Introductory Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Extended Project Qualification We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff. International Baccalaureate Certificates 120–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Higher Level certificates. International Baccalaureate (Diploma) An overall score of 31–33 points. Scottish Highers 120–136 UCAS tariff points from Scottish Highers. Scottish Advanced Highers 120–136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers. T Levels Merit (120 UCAS tariff points). IELTS - Overall 7.0 with minimum 6.5 in each component TOEFL iBT - Overall 94
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸September, 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
