Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons)

The BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), enabling graduates to apply for registration and practice in the field. This programme emphasises the link between occupation and health, delivering contemporary, evidence-based knowledge and skills to prepare students as competent occupational therapists. Students learn to collaborate with clients, carers, and professionals to provide safe, effective, and ethical interventions that promote independence, health, and wellbeing, while building confidence for employability across diverse settings.Practical training includes access to specialist simulation facilities, a dedicated skills suite, and an occupational therapy resource centre, along with at least 1,000 hours of placements with regional health and social care providers. Opportunities for local volunteering through Widening Occupation Weeks (WOW), and potentially international experiences like Erasmus placements, enhance the curriculum. Graduates are in demand in the UK, typically working in primary and secondary healthcare, the NHS, social services, housing, independent organisations, education, or research. The course is accredited by the HCPC and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.