Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons)

The University of Southampton's BSc Occupational Therapy, ranked 2nd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024), equips students to enhance patients' lives by addressing psychological, physical, or social disabilities. Over three years, you'll develop essential skills to collaborate with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals, while exploring topics like human anatomy, psychology, sociology, and mental health. This programme examines how health conditions and life events affect identity, relationships, and daily occupations, preparing you for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and offering accreditation from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.The course features a diverse range of modules, including first-year essentials like Introduction to Professional Practice and Foundations of Health Sciences, alongside practical placements. Assessment methods include essays, oral presentations, exams, and group projects, supported by tutors and mentors to foster confident, evidence-based practice. For full module details, refer to the course page; information is current as of March 2024.

We have a varied range of modules for all years, to ensure you have the learning opportunities to deliver patient care confidently. Examples of core modules for year one include: An Introduction to Professional Practice (Level 4) Design for Occupation 1 Foundations of Health Sciences for Occupational Therapists Practice Placement 1 OT Principles of Health Sciences for Occupational Therapy Principles of Occupational Therapy Practice Therapeutic Engagements/Partnerships in Occupational Therapy Practice 1 Using Evidence in Occupational Therapy Practice For a full list of the modules available, please visit the course page. Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024.