Occupational Therapy
Can you offer a Practice Placement to one of our undergraduate OT students?
Please contact Helen Bradley for more information
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy enables people to engage in meaningful activities by helping them to overcome any barriers preventing them from reaching their potential. These activities or occupations can vary from people's paid/unpaid work, self care activities through to sports and leisure.
With a degree in OT you'll have great career opportunities in the NHS, Social Services and the private and voluntary sector, in areas such as hospitals, health centres, charities, industry, prisons and schools.
Benefits of studying OT with us
- We offer work placements which give you real opportunities to refine and enhance your professional skills. This will make you more employable.
- Our undergraduate course is accredited by our professional body, The College of Occupational Therapists and approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
- If you've already got a degree in a different subject, you can still study our MSc Pre-Registration Occupational Therapy course and be eligible to become an occupational therapist when you graduate.
- You'll be eligible to apply for a means tested bursary. Call our faculty office on 01332 591703 for more information.
- Our team is really committed and several members represent the profession on various local and national committees.
Pre-registration opportunities
The courses we offer allow you to apply for Health and Care Professions Council registration to practice as an occupational therapist when you graduate. So, if you've never studied occupational therapy before, you'll choose between our BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy or our Pre registration MSc in Occupational Therapy.
Post-registration opportunities
If you've already qualified as an occupational therapist, we offer post registration courses; MSc Advanced Occupational Therapy/ MSc Advanced Occupational Therapy (Community) and MSc Hand Therapy. You can choose to study just one module, do a PG Cert, PG Diploma or the full Masters depending on your own continuing professional development needs and the time you've got available.
If you have had a career break from occupational therapy practice, we offer a distance learning Returnees to Occupational Therapy course that will enable you to quickly refresh and up date your skills and knowledge.
Consultancy and training
We are able to offer consultancy services on a wide range of Occupational Therapy and Health and Social Care topics. Please contact Jen Lewis-Smith on 01332 591120 for further details and to discuss your requirements.
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