Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

Course summary

The learning, teaching and assessment strategy on this course aims to ensure that qualifying students are fit for practice in accordance with the HCPC Standards of Education and Training (2017).Effective occupational therapy requires close collaboration and understanding of other professions to ensure better outcomes for people that use our services.

You can learn with, from and about other professions within other health and social care courses. We equip you with the knowledge, skills and values to enhance your employment opportunities and give you a strong professional identity.

You learn through

• seminars
• lectures
• tutorials
• practical workshops
• practice-based activities
• Applied learning
• Work placements

You will apply your skills and knowledge when you undertake 32 weeks of practice placement during the course.

This is a great opportunity for enhancing personal and professional skills relevant to practice.

Networking opportunities

Our student led subgroup of our local professional networks, SHOUT (Sheffield Hallam occupational therapy university team) organises monthly CPD events for clinicians, staff and students. It welcomes new students to the University and has an active presence on social media @SHOUTeventsWe have good links with our clinicians who provide practice placements and service users who are involved in our student events, such as open days. Specialist clinicians are also involved in teaching.