Occupational Therapy - BSc(Hons)

University of the West of England, Bristol

Bachelor's degree

In Bristol

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why study BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapists recognise that being able to perform every day activities is crucial to health and wellbeing. Accident, physical and mental illness, disability and ageing can turn these activities into challenges that reduce independence and undermine people's sense of identity. Working in many different roles and settings, occupational therapists use activity therapeutically with people of all ages and backgrounds, supporting them to enhance their participation in valued activities and, in turn, their independence and sense of wellbeing. The course will equip you with the contemporary knowledge and skills to work alongside service users, carers and other professionals, delivering safe, effective and ethical care.
Why study our course?
BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and, as a graduate, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC, a prerequisite to practice. The course is underpinned by Occupational Science and has a logical structure, from theory and sciences through to the elements of effective occupational therapy practice. With access to on-site facilities, you will also develop strong interpersonal skills, integrating high quality practice-based experience with the teaching of a dynamic and supportive team, who have a wealth of experience to share.
Real-world experience
The course has a strong practice focus, incorporating evidence-based learning with practical sessions in our Occupational Therapy Resource Centre. You will spend 1000 hours undertaking practice placements within South West health and social care organisations. In the classroom setting, you will engage with service users and carers. There are also opportunities for volunteering in other countries.
Where it can take you
Occupational therapists are in demand across the UK in a wide range of areas in the community, within hospitals for the NHS, in the diverse...

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Bristol (Avon)
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About this course

Professional accreditation
BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy at UWE Bristol is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and, as a graduate, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC.
Placements
With around 1000 hours of practice placements, you will spend a third of the course applying your knowledge and building professional skills in the real-world. We have excellent links with NHS Trusts and health and social care employers throughout the South West to provide a broad range of practice experiences and put you in a strong position for future...

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Subjects

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Quality Training
  • Quality
  • Health and Social Care
  • Teaching

Course programme

Content

Occupational Therapists practice as members of interprofessional teams. This is reflected in the opportunities for interprofessional education offered in several modules of the course.

Year one

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Occupation, Health and Wellbeing
  • Human Performance for Occupation
  • Foundations for Occupational Therapy
  • Professional Practice 1.

Year two

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • The Purpose, Scope and Context of Interprofesional Collaboration (IPA)
  • Occupational Therapy and Physical Challenges
  • Occupational Therapy and Psychosocial Challenges
  • Skills and Evidence for Practice
  • Complex Occupational .Needs
  • Professional Practice 2

Final year

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Promoting Occupation
  • Evidence and Research in Occupational Therapy
  • Professional Reasoning in Practice.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Learning and Teaching

The course includes theoretical study and practice experience. Each level of the course comprises both theory and practice modules.

The course aims to produce competent therapists who will be able to demonstrate learning in the following areas:

Knowledge

  • Theoretical basis of occupational therapy
  • Health/illness paradigm and its impact on occupation and the quality of life
  • Impact on occupation of biological, psychological, social, cultural, developmental, economic and environmental influences
  • Occupational therapy process
  • Various roles of the occupational therapist
  • Principles of scientific enquiry and research process
  • Principles of policy development and delivery of services in health and social care

Skills

  • Competence in occupational assessment and intervention
  • Clinical reasoning and reflection on practice
  • Information management skills
  • Critical appraisal skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Self-directed and self-appraisal skills

Professional Behaviours

  • Respect for the rights and autonomy of every human being
  • Respect for professional code of ethics
  • Work to the Health Professions Council's Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
  • Trustworthiness, empathy and integrity
  • Commitment to excellence in practice
  • Respect for, and collaboration with, other health and social care professionals
  • A commitment to the advancement of the profession
Assessment

Modules are assessed through a wide range of methods, including written assignments, professional practice placement assessment and oral and poster presentations.

For more details, see our full glossary of assessment terms.

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