Occupational Therapy Undergraduate Courses

Fulfil your ambitions with a pioneering university which has consistently led the way with new approaches to occupational therapy learning.

We’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a qualified occupational therapist, focusing on the practical, theoretical and interpersonal skills you’ll need to thrive in your new career.

Top 5for student satisfaction for Occupational Therapy**The Complete University Guide 2024
Top15for academic support and teaching quality for Occupational Therapy**National Student Survey 2023
91%of students said they were overall satisfied with the teaching on this course**National Student Survey 2023

We do this with the aid of our fantastic facilities which include a rehabilitation kitchen, six-bed hospital ward and virtual learning environment. With 95% of our graduates employed or in further study within six months of completing this course, you can be confident in the learning you’ll receive.

“The degree really prepares you for working in any environment”

“The highlight so far on the course has definitely been my placement. I was working in forensic mental health in women’s services and it was fantastic. I learnt so much - it really consolidated everything that I learnt in the first year. It was great to put it into practice. The degree really prepares you for working in any environment; it gives you a really broad knowledge of all of the different areas.”

Cassie Haywood in the OT kitchen

It's never too late to achieve your dream

Cassie Haywood decided to return to education at the age of 45. Our BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course enabled her to develop the skills she needed to become the practitioner she has always dreamed of being.

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Undergraduate Open Days

The best way to find out if studying at Derby is right for you is to experience an Open Day. Get a feel for the city and campus, tour our first-class facilities and see where you could be living.

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Student stories

Our students and graduates are people just like you. And they are making an impact in our region and around the world by using their knowledge and skills to drive innovation and change. You can be part of that story. Let our students and graduates tell you theirs.

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