BSc Occupational Therapy
Entry requirements
A level: BBB including grade B in one of the following: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Sociology or Physical Education IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points including a minimum of 5 in Higher Level Biology, Chemistry, Psychology or Sports, Exercise and Health Science. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 2 or HL 2
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, a three-year programme covering how therapists help people engage in meaningful activities. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes community volunteering and multiple practice placements, with a 12-week placement in the second year, and students complete a research project in the final year.
Modules
- Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 1: Professional Knowledge, Doing, Being and Becoming
- Enabling Occupation 1: Working with Older Adults
- Enabling Occupation 2: Working with Adults of Working Age
- Evidence Based Practice & Research 1
- Practice Placement 1A
- Practice Placement 1B
- Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 2: Working with Others
- Enabling Occupation 3: Working with Groups, Communities and Global Perspectives
- Enabling Occupation 4: Working with Children and Young People
- Evidence based Practice and Research 2: Research methods for occupation
- Practice Placement 2
- Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 4: Leadership and Entrepreneurial Practice
- Enabling Occupation 5: Specialities for Practice
- Evidence Based Practice & Research 3: Research Project
- Practice Placement 3
- Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 5: Preparing for Career Development and Professional Practice