Occupational Therapy with Integrated Foundation Year

Our course equips you to support people facing challenges like ill-health, disability, and social issues, using everyday activities to promote health and wellbeing. This foundation course prepares you for the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree.

Strong graduate and career preparation
You’ll build strong skills in leadership, communication, and person-centred practice - core qualities that are embedded throughout the entire programme. This will prepare you to excel in a variety of roles across the NHS, private practice, social care, and education.

Hands-on, real-world experience
You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience through placements in a variety of diverse settings, including the NHS, community care, and social services - developing practical skills and confidence throughout every year of the programme.

State-of-the-art facilities
Develop your professional healthcare skills in InterCity Place - our inspiring, purpose-built facility. Here, you’ll engage in problem-based learning and realistic clinical simulation scenarios, helping you prepare for placements and your future career.

This course is for you if...

• you're compassionate and dedicated to caring for people who need your help

• you're a team player, ready to work with healthcare professionals, patients, and families

• you want to make a difference to society through healthcare

• you're committed to joining the ranks of registered Occupational Therapists making a difference.

Course Modules

Foundation year
Our Integrated foundation course prepares you for the undergraduate degree in BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy. Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level, this course is for you. Students completing the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy with Integrated Foundation Year course will normally progress to year 1 of BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy.

Year 1
You’ll initially share teaching and learning with students from other health professions, allowing you to gain core generic knowledge and skills. We’ll introduce you to theoretical foundations and core skills, which will underpin practice. Gain practice skills through a seven-week supervised placement within a health, social or community setting in the South West. Develop problem-solving, reasoning skills and an embedded commitment to lifelong learning.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.