Occupational Therapy

Please note: this course remains open to international students only for September 2026 entry.

The course is open to all applicants for September 2027 entry.

Our Occupational Therapy programme offers you an active, collaborative learning experience in a friendly, supportive environment.

You’ll gain the theoretical understanding and hands-on practical experience you need to become a professional Occupational Therapist.

You develop knowledge of:


- occupational needs of people and populations


- professional skills to address barriers to occupation


- maintaining and enhancing peoples occupational performance


Occupational Therapists help people recover from physical or mental illness, supporting them to live their life to the fullest.

You’ll work with both adults and children in a range of health and social care settings, finding creative solutions to day-to-day problems.

You'll learn from highly experienced practising Occupational Therapists in a small cohort, and develop your skills in real-life environments and situations, both in our outstanding simulation facilities and on our diverse range of practice placements, undertaken in all three years.

Professional accreditation
The successful completion of BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy will allow eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an occupational therapist.

The course is also approved by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Rankings
We are ranked 3rd in the UK for Occupational Therapy in the Complete University Guide 2021.

The University of Bradford is a place where great things happen. Expect a welcoming city centre campus, approachable lecturers, understanding and helpful support services, a lively community of sports and societies, and a culturally diverse city right on your doorstep. The Students’ Union is there for you from day one and offers loads of societies to help you get involved and make you feel at home.

All degrees at Bradford are geared towards employability. They're designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and practical training to make you feel confident, competent and ready to leave your mark on the world.

You can become the very best version of yourself at Bradford. You'll be supported every step of the way to make sure you reach your full potential, both academically and personally.

At Bradford, you get a real-world education, and you'll develop the skills that employers actually need. Bradford encourages students to undertake placement years to gain experience, and while at the university, you'll have access to renowned lecturers and cutting-edge facilities.