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Occupational Therapy with Foundation Year 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
4 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 the 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.
A good application/performance will be taken into account if you do not meet the criteria/offer conditions
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
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 practice.
About this course
Occupational therapy is an exciting and fulfilling career choice.
Upon completion of the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council and could progress to important roles in many areas of the NHS, such as:
Acute medical care
Paediatrics
Mental health and secure environments
You could also consider working in social services, charities and voluntary organisations, schools, prisons, companies and businesses, or in private practice.
GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at L2 as part of your course of study.
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Subjects
- Occupational Therapy
- Learning
- Health
- Social care
- Discriminatory Practice
- Health & Social Care
- Care Management
- Public Health
- Study Skills
- Communication Skills
Course programme
You will study modules such as:
Foundation Year- Work Based Learning
- Working in Health & Social Care
- Anti-Discriminatory Practice
- Fundamentals of Public Health and Study Skills.
- Communication Skills
- If you do not have GCSE in English and/or Maths, you will need to take these as core components of your foundation year, in place of some of the above foundation year modules. You will need to successfully complete these core modules to progress onto stage one.
Additional information
£9,250 per year* (2020/21)
UCAS points -
80 (September 2020 entry)
Occupational Therapy with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)