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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      3 years (integrated placement)
    • Award
      Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Faculty of Health, Education and Society
    • School
      School of Health Professions
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course B920
    • Location
      Peninsula Allied Health Centre, Plymouth
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​Occupational Health student on role emerging placement

 ‘The course has completely changed my career goals. I initially wanted to work in the NHS in paediatrics, however the course opened my eyes up to explore how much could be done with occupational therapy and has motivated me to want to create my own job and developed research to support the importance of occupational therapy in a wider context, outside the NHS and social services.’

Lizzy Coombes, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy student

Occupational Therapists assist people to cope with the effects of physical, mental or social problems, enabling them to do the things they need to do to be themselves. You will learn how to use everyday occupations and activities creatively to promote health, well-being and a satisfying lifestyle.

The course utilises a variety of learning strategies including a ‘problem based learning’ approach, designed to be practical and close to real life issues faced by Occupational Therapists. This method of learning is increasingly used in medical education and fosters deeper and applied learning.

Funding information 

The NHS will pay your Tuition Fee Contribution on your behalf if you are a UK or EU national. UK nationals are also entitled to a means tested bursary for the duration of the course through the NHS Business Services Authority.
 
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs (C or above) including English, Maths and Science. Minimum 300 points (80 must be in a biological or social science, combined AS levels accepted). Other qualifications such as BTEC and Access to HE (45 L3 credits, 15 from Biology or Social Science) in Health/Science are considered. Please enquire for details. 
 
The theory side of the course will be based in Plymouth at the Peninsula Allied Health Centre (PAHC). 
 
For more information about the Occupational Therapy course please visit the course detail and module information page.
 
Occupational Therapy students exploring outdoor occupations and sustainability
 
​Career opportunities

You can work in a wide range of settings including hospitals, social care, schools and voluntary agencies, specialise in areas such as mental health, neurology, paediatrics, learning disabilities, vocational rehabilitation or teaching. Your qualification will be recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists meaning you may be eligible to apply to work overseas.  
 
For more information please visit the Career, further study and research opportunities page. 

 

Professional accreditation
 
On successful completion of the course, you are eligible to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council.
 

 

 

 

 

 

​Our Staff

Our staff have varied teaching and research interests and come from a range of Occupational Therapy backgrounds and settings:

 

​Marjorie Dawson Patricia Eyres Shaan Ellor​
​Mike Feighan​ Jenni Hurst ​Sarah Johnson
​Marnie Punchard Rosi Raine​ ​Anne Roberts
​Anita Slade Christine Taylor ​Liz Tipping​
​Rebecca Twinley ​Lyn Westcott ​
  

 
​Occupational Therapy students