BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

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

Occupational Therapy 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
Please note that NHS Student Bursaries have changed the application process for 2013 entry. For further guidance about applying for your 2013/14 bursary and to create and access a Bursary Online Support Account (BOSS) please visit the NHS Business Services Authority website.

Entry Requirements

Highly Competitive with Five GCSEs (C or above) required, 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 and Care Professions Council.

Professional Practice

Students enrolling on the course are preferred to be members of the British Association of Occupational Therapists and College of Occupational Therapists.

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	Dr Anne Roberts *
Dr Anita Slade	Christine Drysdale	Liz Tipping
Rebecca Twinley	Lyn Westcott *

* - Associate Professor

Honouree Staff

Professor Clare Hocking, Department of Occupational Science and Therapy, Auckland University of Technology
Dr Michael Iwama, Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Science & Therapy, University of Toronto