Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)

About the course

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy prepares you to support people of all ages to live meaningful, independent and healthy lives. You’ll explore how physical, psychological and social factors affect everyday activities, and how occupational therapy interventions can promote wellbeing, recovery and participation.

This course is designed for students who want to become a registered occupational therapist, combining academic study with extensive practice learning to prepare you for professional practice in health and social care settings.

Why this course

• Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

• Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council for professional registration

• Eligible students can access £5,000 per year through the NHS Learning Support Fund

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in occupational therapy, while gaining professional skills valued across health and social care sectors, including assessment and intervention planning, therapeutic communication, evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and reflective practice.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Foundations of Occupational Therapy

• Human Occupation and Participation

• Occupational Therapy Across the Lifespan

• Evidence Based Practice and Research

• Professional Practice and Ethics

How you’ll learn

• Teaching through lectures, seminars, workshops and simulated practice learning

• Assessment through coursework, practical assessments, reflective assignments and examinations

• Academic support through personal tutors, skills development sessions and small group teaching

You’ll also have access to digital learning resources that support independent study and assessment preparation.

Future opportunities

This course prepares you for professional practice as an occupational therapist working across a wide range of health and social care environments. You’ll develop skills that support person centred care, interdisciplinary working and lifelong professional development.

Example career areas include:

• Occupational therapy roles in the NHS

• Social care and community based services

• Mental health and wellbeing services

• Paediatric and educational settings

• Private practice and specialist rehabilitation services

The transferable skills developed on this course also support progression into postgraduate study, research or advanced professional training.

Facilities

You’ll study in specialist learning environments designed to support practical and professional skill development.

• Simulation and skills labs that reflect real world practice environments

• Teaching spaces for interactive seminars and group based learning

• Access to clinical resources and digital health and wellbeing tools

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply occupational therapy knowledge with confidence.