Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.The Foundation Year course leads on to the full BSc (hons) Occupational Therapy degree that is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, and approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) meaning when you graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply to the HCPC for registration to practise.
Which department am I in?
Therapeutic Practice
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
£17,500.00 (US$ 22,600)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Main Site
Kedleston Road,
Derby,
DE22 1GB, Central England, United Kingdom
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.