Overview

Occupational Therapists work with a variety of people, across a range of settings including hospitals, community teams and schools. Occupational Therapists are skilled professionals who support people of all ages to enable participation and achieve meaningful goals. The learning and teaching methods ensure that you’ll benefit from a course that is vocationally relevant and academically challenging. Our approach is student-centred, practical, participative, and relevant to the needs of employers. The course involves invaluable practice placement opportunities across a range of settings, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn alongside skilled professionals.

Occupational Therapists work as part of a team, and on this course there are several opportunities to learn alongside students from a range of health and social care professions. This develops teamworking skills and prepares you for your career as an Occupational Therapist.

Your career

When you graduate you will be eligible to apply for membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

What you
will study

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