BSc Occupational Therapy
Entry requirements
120 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: BBB to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: Grade B and BB at A Level to exclude General Studies BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction, Distinction, Merit Access to HE: Science/Mathematics/Health Care/Nursing Diploma. Must complete 120 credits overall with at least 45 at level 3 and 15 at Level 2. Of the 45 credits at level 3, you will need a minimum of 24 Distinctions, 18 Merits and 3 passes Additional The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Equivalent qualifications considered are Essential Skills Level Two in Communication and Application of Number, or Functional Skills Level Two in English and Maths. (Must be achieved within the last 3 years). One satisfactory reference to be uploaded with application. A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service* (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child and Adult Barring Lists and subscription to the DBS Update Service and an Occupational Health clearance. All applicants are required to sign a declaration of at Interview and encourage students to have a flu vaccination. *Please note any disclosed police record will be assessed in line with the USW Fitness to Practise process and the requirements of HCPC, to check the potential of successful professional registration with the Regulator upon graduation from the course. Unfortunately as this course is funded by the NHS and students have to have placements in the local NHS Health Board we are unable to accept applications from international/EU students. Interview Applicants are invited to a multi mini modal interview . You will be required to demonstrate a real insight to, and enthusiasm for, the discipline. You should learn as much as you can about the profession, including where practitioners practice, and their role in modern he
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy. The programme includes interprofessional learning with students from physiotherapy, operating department practice, midwifery, and nursing. Modules address occupational therapy practice across the lifespan, from younger persons to older adults. The final year focuses on developing autonomous practice and emerging areas of the profession.
Modules
- Promoting Health and Wellbeing through Occupational Therapy: Individuals, communities, and populations.
- Foundations of Contemporary Occupational Therapy Practice
- Bio-psycho-social Foundations for Occupational Participation
- Assessment and Planning to Promote Occupational Engagement and Participation: individuals, communities, and populations
- Developing Confidence in Occupational Therapy Practice
- Developing Confidence in Occupational Therapy Practice
- Disruptors and Enhancers to Occupational Engagement and Participation in the Younger Person
- Professional, Legal and Ethical Issues in Occupational Therapy
- Informed Decision Making in Occupation Therapy Practice
- Informed Decision Making in Occupation Therapy Practice
- Disruptors and Enhancers to Occupational Engagement and Participation in Older Adults
- Evidence and Research Based Practice 1: Delivering safe and effective services
- Addressing the Complexities of Occupational Therapy Practice
- Becoming an Autonomous Occupational Therapist
- Informed Decision Making in Occupation Therapy Practice
- Emerging Occupational Therapy Practice: Individuals, communities and populations
- Enhancing Employability as an Occupational Therapist: Personal and professional development
- Evidence and Research Based Practice 2: initiating and managing evidence-based change and compassionate leadership in occupational therapy practice