BSc Occupational Therapy
Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level, including one of the following A Levels: Biology, Human Biology or Psychology but excluding General Studies. If you are studying Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course. DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications, excluding General Studies, and including one of the following: A Level Biology, Human Biology or Psychology, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate/Diploma in Health and Social Care, Medical Science or Applied Science. If you are studying Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course. NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at Grade B. Pass a relevant Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. The course must contain 18 credits in a Biological Science. Merit at T Level in Health or Healthcare Science. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications including Biology at Higher Level at grade 6.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, a professional programme accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. Students complete practice placements across settings including hospitals, schools, and charities, with placements increasing in duration and responsibility from six to eight weeks across the three years. The course is studied alongside students from other healthcare professions, and a final-year research project is completed under supervisory guidance.
Modules
- Professional Inquiry for Knowledge Generation and Dissemination (Occupational Therapy)
- Contemporary Occupational Therapy
- Practice Based Experience 3
- Transitioning into Practice
- Widening Occupational Therapy Practice
- Foundations of Professional Inquiry and Development (Occupational Therapy)
- Contexualising Occupational Therapy
- Factors Affecting Occupational Performance and Participation
- Health and Performance Skills for Occupation
- Practice Based Experience 1
- Principles Underpinning Occupational Therapy Practice
- Application of Professional Inquiry skills (Occupational Therapy)
- Enhancing Occupational Participation for Individuals
- Practice Based Experience 2A
- Practice Based Experience 2B
- Utilising Group Work to Enhance the Occupational Participation of Individuals