Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

Overview

Occupational therapists promote health and wellbeing. They work closely with individuals and groups, empowering them to address barriers that prevent them from engaging in everyday activities, identifying solutions and enabling them to lead the lives they want to lead.

This degree, accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, will equip you to become an occupational therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Course Structure

What you will learn

You will learn the fundamental rights and beliefs of people to take part in the occupations that they need and value and to enable such engagement through the practice of occupational therapy. You will have a focus on leadership and entrepreneurial skills including the effective management of resources and promoting the profession to potential commissioners and users of services.

Year one

• Exploring Foundations for Practice
• Exploring Professional Practice
• Exploring Occupational Beings
• Exploring Occupational Engagement
• Exploring Research and Evidence-based Practice
• Practice-based Simulation Placement 1
• Occupational Therapy in Practice 1

Year two

• Developing Professional Practice Skills
• Developing Occupational Possibilities 1
• Developing Research Skills
• Developing Global Occupational Therapy Perspectives
• Developing Occupational Possibilities 2
• Occupational Therapy in Practice 2

Year three

• Applied Occupational Therapy
• Applied Research Skills
• Future Leaders
• Occupational Therapy in Practice 3
• Occupational Therapy in Practice 4

Teaching & Assessment

How you will learn

Occupational Therapists of the 21st Century need to have a strong professional identity, as well as enhanced professional, interpersonal, leadership, and business skills. Our programme will support you in developing these skills so that they are in place for when you start your first post.

How you will be assessed

Assessments have been designed to provide a creative and balanced strategy across the programme. The aim is to assess not only academic level but to include authentic assessments that demonstrate the professional skills required for practice.

Entry Requirements

• 112-120 UCAS Tariff Points
• GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Adult Literacy are also accepted

Tuition Fees

• £9,535 - UK
• £16,900 - International

Funding

You may also be eligible for additional funding through the NHS Learning Support Fund.

Additional Costs

• Books and Journals: £100-£200 per year
• Stationery: £30-£40 per year
• Clothing and Equipment: £50-£100 per year
• Field Trips: £250-£750 per year
• Other: Practice Placements will incur costs and you need to plan for this in your annual budget

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• Location: Carlisle - Fusehill Street Campus
• Location: Lancaster Campus

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