Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

Become an Occupational Therapist and improve patients' lives with BSc Occupational Therapy at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 2nd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024).On your three-year BSc Occupational Therapy degree you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to treat people with psychological, physical or social disabilities. You will learn how to work effectively with patients, their families, and carers, as well as with other healthcare professionals.Occupational therapy combines a range of areas including human anatomy and physiology, psychology, sociology, pathology, learning disabilities, and mental health. You will explore the impact of health conditions and life events on people’s sense of self, relationships, and occupations.This programme gives you all the knowledge and skills to start your career along with eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. This programme is also accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. .

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.