Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

Occupational therapists work with individuals, groups, communities, or populations to promote health and wellbeing through participation in activities of everyday life, or occupation. This course is designed to help you develop the mindset needed for this life-changing career.

Accreditation and Professional Recognition

This course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).

What You'll Study

Year One

• An Occupational Perspective on Health and Wellbeing (20 credits)
• Mind, Body and Human Occupation (20 credits)
• Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy (20 credits)
• Placement 1: Foundations of Professional Practice (20 credits)
• Becoming a Professional Practitioner (20 credits)
• Evidence: Your Profession in a Global Context (20 credits)

Year Two

• Occupational Therapy: Enabling Performance and Participation (20 credits)
• Enabling Occupation with Communities and Populations (20 credits)
• Exploring the Complexity of Occupational Therapy (20 credits)
• Placement 2: Developing Professional Identity (40 credits)
• Exploring Knowledge Through Curiosity (20 credits)

Final Year

• Enhancing Employability for Occupational Therapy Practice (20 credits)
• Occupational Therapy Across Care Pathways and Settings (20 credits)
• Placement 3: Becoming an Autonomous Occupational Therapist (40 credits)
• Leading for the Future as a Health and Care Professional (20 credits)
• The Evidence-based Practitioner: Professional Project (20 credits)

How You'll Learn

• Structured teaching sessions
• Peer learning and group work
• Experiential and reflective learning
• Problem-based learning
• Self-directed learning
• Contextualised learning
• Professional practice-based learning opportunities

Teaching Contact Hours

• 15-18 teaching hours per week in the first year
• Practice-based learning forms an essential part of your learning experience
• 1000 practice-based hours gained from a combination of placement and simulated learning

Assessment

• Case study
• Coursework
• Practice placement
• Portfolio
• Professional project
• Presentations

Entry Requirements

• UK: 112 UCAS points, BBC (Excludes General Studies), GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2
• International: IELTS 7.0 overall (with no component part lower than 6.5)

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 per year
• EU: £9,535 per year with EU Support Bursary, £19,850 per year without EU Support Bursary
• International: £19,850 per year
• NHS payment: £5,000 per year, with additional payments for childcare costs

Facilities

• Simulated learning environments, including hospital wards, skills labs, and community houses
• Alison Gingell Building, with mock ambulance, community houses, operating theatre, scrub room, and therapy suites

Careers and Opportunities

• Coventry University is a well-established provider of education in occupational therapy
• Accreditation by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists indicates recognition of qualification by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists
• Opportunities to practice as an occupational therapist abroad (subject to meeting the registration requirements of the relevant country)

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Overview:

• Founded in 1843 as the Coventry School of Design
• Received university status in 1992
• Over 30,000 students from over 150 countries
• Campuses in Coventry, London, and Scarborough
• Known for its focus on practical, industry-focused education

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Student Life:

• Over 150 student clubs and societies
• Sports teams in various disciplines
• Student support services include counseling, mental health support, and disability support
• Campus facilities include a gym, swimming pool, and student union

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Academics:

• Offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of subjects
• Faculty with industry experience and research expertise
• Teaching methodologies include lectures, seminars, workshops, and project-based learning
• Academic support services include writing centers, math labs, and peer mentoring
• Unique academic programs include:
  • Centre for Applied Science and Technology
  • Centre for Business in Society
  • Centre for Intelligent Systems

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Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Ranked among the top 150 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
• Excellent industry connections and partnerships
• Specialized facilities such as the National Transport Design Centre and the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing
• Notable alumni include:
  • Sir Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine
  • Sir David Attenborough, naturalist and broadcaster
  • Sir Patrick Stewart, actor

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Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center
• Accommodation services
• Library with over 1 million books and resources
• Technology support
• Career development services