Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons)

Studying the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Northumbria University launches your career in a profession hailed as "the best kept secret in healthcare." This varied, creative field enables meaningful impacts on individuals' daily lives, health, and social care outcomes, with strong employment prospects.The curriculum explores occupation's role in health and wellbeing, professional theory, supporting sciences, and skills like communication and teamwork. You will analyze person-environment-occupation dynamics, build research proficiency, and complete a final-year systematic review. With 1,000 hours of placements across NHS Trusts, local authorities, and emerging sectors, plus lectures, workshops, and simulations, the HCPC-approved, RCOT-accredited program meets industry standards and prepares you for practice.