BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy

In this course, you’ll learn to examine the physical, psychological and contextual aspects of a patient. This can be from the acute stage through to the general rehabilitation in the community. You’re encouraged to be creative in your approach and to develop ways to solve their problems; for instance, you could be helping someone who has had an amputation to use a wheelchair and identifying ways to have their kitchen adapted. On the course, you’ll be encouraged to use your own skills and hobbies to aid rehabilitation which can be anything from art or music to hair braiding. You’ll learn to use research and literature and to look at evidence to help your understanding of a patient’s condition. Eventually you’ll learn the skills to create your own research. If you’re positive, a motivator, good at coming up with solutions to problems and looking for a career that’s rewarding and really makes a difference to people’s lives then this is the course for you.

GCE A-level AAB-BBB, including a Grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology. General Studies not accepted as an A Level.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma DDM in Sport & Exercise Science (RQF), Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Biology or Applied Psychology.

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma DM in Sport & Exercise Science (RQF), Sport, Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Biology or Applied Psychology AND an A-level at grade B.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D in Sport & Exercise Science (RQF), Sport, Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Biology or Applied Psychology AND two A-levels with grades BC.

International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points including 5 in Higher Level Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 2 or HL 2.

Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, Health Science, Health and Human Science, Health Professions, Health and Social Care, Health Studies, Medicine, Medical Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Science or Science in Health Professions ,with 45 credits at Level 3.

T levels : Merit overall in Health, Healthcare Science or Science.

Five GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 or above are also required, including English Language and Maths.