Do you want to play a key role in helping people to manage their daily activities and achieve their full potential? Then our occupational therapy places in Clearing are for you. 

You will learn how to take a ‘whole person’ approach to both physical and mental health to ensure people can interact with their environment and take part in everyday tasks safely. We will prepare you to work with people of all ages, circumstances, and health conditions so you can support others to live the life of their choice.

Discover more about our occupational therapy Clearing degree today. 

Clearing opening times

We are open from 10:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday. Call us now to explore your options and apply.

Occupational therapy facilities

As an occupational therapy student at the University of Salford, you will get to use our purpose-built rehabilitation flat, which provides the opportunity to learn and practice skills within a secure and realistic environment.

Designed with a functioning kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, you will experience how to use a range of equipment and daily living aids that an occupational therapist may use to assist a patient to perform an activity.

You will also have access to the occupational therapy resource room where you'll find a variety of equipment designed to aid and support people. This includes splinting, personal care, memory devices, and much more.

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Occupational therapy Clearing courses

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At the University of Salford, we are dedicated to ensuring that you are prepared for your future career. Learn more about our occupational therapy Clearing courses.

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy 

Our BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). It has been designed to help you understand function and dysfunction in the mind and body. 

You’ll work with people from a wide range of backgrounds, ages, cultures, and conditions to help them achieve daily tasks. This course is taught by experienced lecturers who have worked clinically as occupational therapists in a variety of settings, including internationally. You will look at the societal and institutional contexts of illness and health, as well as ethical issues in healthcare delivery. 

While on your course, you will combine academic study with practice placements that will help you develop professional and personal skills. 

BSC (Hons) Occupational Therapy – Extended Route

Starting in September 2025, our BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy – Extended Route is designed with flexibility in mind, making it ideal for those balancing work, caring responsibilities, or other commitments.

This route follows a three-semester structure across the academic year, with a study schedule of approximately 22.5 hours per week. In addition to this, you’ll also complete full-time practice education placements – gaining the same clinical experience and qualifications as the standard course.

Fully accredited and delivered by experienced professionals, this flexible route allows you to train for a rewarding career in occupational therapy while maintaining a healthy study-life balance.

Apply now for our occupational therapy clearing courses and take the next step toward a rewarding, patient-focused career.

Contact us

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If you have a question about any of our courses or are ready to apply, contact us today. 

The quickest way to reach us is by phone. Call us on +44 (0)300 555 5030 to speak with a member of our team.

If you're unable to call at the moment, you can also request a call back or apply online. You only need to complete one of these steps – once we have your details, we’ll be in touch.

To find out more about how Clearing works, take a look at our Clearing 2025 FAQs.