Occupational Therapy - BSc (Hons)

Our Occupational Therapy programme offers you an active, collaborative learning experience in a friendly, supportive environment.You’ll gain the theoretical understanding and hands-on practical experience you need to become a professional Occupational Therapist.You develop knowledge of:- occupational needs of people and populations- professional skills to address barriers to occupation- maintaining and enhancing peoples occupational performanceOccupational Therapists help people recover from physical or mental illness, supporting them to live their life to the fullest.You’ll work with both adults and children in a range of health and social care settings, finding creative solutions to day-to-day problems.You'll learn from highly experienced practising Occupational Therapists in a small cohort, and develop your skills in real-life environments and situations, both in our outstanding simulation facilities and on our diverse range of practice placements, undertaken in all three years.Professional accreditationThe successful completion of BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy will allow eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an occupational therapist.The course is also approved by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.RankingsWe are ranked 3rd in the UK for Occupational Therapy in the Complete University Guide 2021.