Occupational Therapy
Brunel University of London
UCAS Code: B920 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Brunel University of London
UCAS Code: B920 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
including grade B or above in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology.
Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Health Science, Health Professions, Health and Social Care, Health Studies, Medicine, Medical Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Science or Science in Health Professions with 45 credits at Level 3.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
including grade M2 or above in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language and Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Higher Level 5 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
from 5 higher subjects including Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
in Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways)/Health and Social Care/ Sport and Exercise Science (RQF) plus A level grade B in any subject or DM in any subject with A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Psychology/Health and Social Care/Sociology/Physical Education
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
in Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways)/Health and Social Care plus A level grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Psychology/Health and Social Care/Sociology/Physical Education
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
in Health and Social Care, Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways) or Sport and Exercise Science (RQF)
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
in Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways)/Health and Social Care/ Sport and Exercise Science (RQF) plus A level grade B in any subject or DM in any subject with A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Psychology/Health and Social Care/Sociology/Physical Education
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
in Health and Social Care or Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways) only
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways)/Health and Social Care/ Sport and Exercise Science (RQF) plus A level grade B in any subject or DM in any subject with A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Psychology/Health and Social Care/Sociology/Physical Education
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
in Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways)/Health and Social Care/Sport and Exercise Science (RQF) plus A level grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Psychology/Health and Social Care/Sociology/Physical Education
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Health and Social Care, Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways) or Sport and Exercise Science (RQF)
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
in Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways)/Health and Social Care plus A level grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Psychology/Health and Social Care/Sociology/Physical Education
Scottish Advanced Higher
including grade B or above in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology
T Level
Subjects accepted: Health, Healthcare Science or Science
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About this course
The human body is amazing but when things go wrong, either mentally or physically, people often aren’t able to do activities that matter to them. What are the barriers to activity? Are there ways to overcome these barriers? These are the questions you’ll be finding the answers to as an Occupational Therapist.
At Brunel you’ll be integrating theory with practice. You’ll learn to examine the physical, psychological and contextual aspects of a patient. This can be from the acute stage through to the general rehabilitation in the community. You’re encouraged to be creative in your approach and to develop ways to solve their problems. For instance you could be helping someone who has had an amputation to use a wheelchair and identifying ways to have their kitchen adapted. On the course you’ll be encouraged to use your own skills and hobbies to aid rehabilitation. This can be anything from art or music to hair braiding.
You’ll learn to use research and literature and to look at evidence to help your understanding of a patient’s condition. Eventually you’ll learn the skills to create your own research.
Brunel is ranked first in London for Occupational Therapy in The Complete University Guide 2019. If you’re positive, a motivator, good at coming up with solutions to problems and looking for a career that’s rewarding and really makes a difference to people’s lives then this is the course for you.
Modules
Modules
Typical Modules include;
Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist
Enabling Occupation 1
Working with Older Adults
Evidence Based Practice & Research
For further information please visit www.brunel.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/occupational-therapy-bsc
Assessment methods
As you progress through your degree studies, your performance in all modules will be assessed. A variety of assessment tools are used, reflecting the variation in subject studies. These include written examinations, essays and reports, together with practical presentations. You will be assessed on each practice placement and must pass these in order to graduate.
Assessments during year 2 and year 3 studies will determine the classification of degree that you will be awarded.
As in all universities, Brunel assessments are subject to review by external examiners to ensure that common standards are maintained across all degrees.
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