BSc Occupational Therapy
Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 120 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language requirements. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No subjects required. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a C in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, an allied health profession centred on enabling participation in meaningful everyday activities. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). Students complete at least 1,000 hours of practice placements with regional health and social care providers.
Modules
- Human Occupation, Health and Well-being: Part 1
- Human Occupation, Health and Well-being: Part 2
- Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology (Occupational Therapy)
- Aspects of Human Performance
- Foundations of Professional Practicefor Occupational Therapy 1
- Occupational Therapy and Physical Challenges
- Occupational Therapy and Psychosocial Challenges
- Professional Practice for Occupational Therapy 2
- Occupational Therapy and Complex Needs
- Informing Practice Through Research and Inquiry (Occupational Therapy)
- Occupational Therapy Skills and Strategies for Practice
- Professional Practice for Occupational Therapy 3
- Professional Reflexivity in Practice
- Healthy Futures
- Research and Evidence in Practice (Occupational Therapy)
- Promoting Occupation and Leadership in Evolving Practice
- Leadership Skills in Context