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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
3 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
A career in occupational therapy offers variety, purpose and immense job satisfaction. Successful completion of this degree ensures you are eligible to apply to the HCPC to join a rewarding profession where you can help people facing physical and mental challenges to overcome barriers to their independence.
Boost your professional credibility on a course accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists
Gain invaluable experience through practice-based learning which makes up almost half of the course
Learn from a dedicated and skilled team who have worked in a broad spectrum of occupational therapy roles
Improve your practical skills in our superb facilities ranging from a rehabilitation kitchen to an immersive simulation suite
Enjoy excellent prospects: 96.55% of our graduates are employed in graduate level jobs 6 months after completing this course
About this course
Occupational therapy is an exciting and fulfilling career choice. As part of this course, we offer alumni talks and guidance in areas such as interview techniques to help you secure your ideal job.
When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements.
You could progress to important roles in many areas of the NHS, such as:
Acute medical care
Paediatrics
Mental health and secure environments
Your role could centre on hospitals, clinics and GP practices or it could entail visiting patients at home or work.
You could also consider working in social services, charities and voluntary organisations, schools, prisons, companies and businesses, or in private practice.
As this course is approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, you’ll also be eligible to apply for registration to work overseas.
GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification
Reviews
Subjects
- Occupational Therapy
- Occupational
- Occupational Nurse
- Occupational Health Safety
- Practitioner
- Developing
- Occupational Performance
- Occupational Dysfunction
- Dysfunction
- Communication Skills
Course programme
You'll study modules such as:
Stage one- Introduction to Occupational Therapy
- People as Occupational Beings
- Developing as a Practitioner
- Enabling Occupational Performance
- Occupational Dysfunction
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Practice Based Learning 1
- Assessments and Interventions
- Group Work Skills
- Practice Based Learning 2
- Influences on Practice
- Evidence Based Practice
- Practice Based Learning 3
- Professional Identity
- Occupation for Public Health
- Specialist Skills
- Future Directions of Occupational Therapy
- Researching Practice
Within the third stage, you’ll be given an opportunity to focus on areas of specific professional interest.
Additional information
£9,250 per year* (2020/21)
International fee -
£14,700 per year (2020/21)
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)