Modules

Year 1 (Level 4)

Studies provide the foundation for future learning. Here you will be introduced to the main themes, philosophies, roles and responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist. You will develop practical skills as well as generic, transferable and study skills.

Modules

•Professional Studies: introduction to what it means to be a health and care professional. Investigating the role and responsibilities of an occupational therapist. You develop links for a voluntary role that you will continue throughout your studies.
•Research 1: focuses on study skills and an introduction to utilising research evidence in health and social care.
•Occupational Barriers: introduction to conditions across the lifespan and their impact upon occupational functioning
•Human Function: using occupational engagement as a focus to study normal human development, including anatomy, physiology and the study of occupations.
•Practice Placement Assessment: first clinical placement focusing on assessment.
•Practice Placement Planning: second clinical placement focusing on planning and goal setting.

Year 2 (Level 5)

Building on your Year 1 knowledge, you will be expected to develop your skills as an independent learner. Theoretical material will focus on the themes of dysfunction, therapeutic intervention and the scope of occupational therapy. The application of reflective and analytical skills will be encouraged.

Modules

•Approaches to Practice – you will examine the theory underpinning occupational therapy.
•Research 2 - focuses on building evaluation and research skills with an introduction to utilising research evidence in health and social care.
•Occupational Intervention 1 – focus on therapeutic skills for range of conditions/occupational issues across the lifespan.
•Occupational Intervention 2 – focus on therapeutic skills for complex conditions/contexts.
•Practice Placement Intervention – third clinical placement focusing on assessment, planning and intervention.

Year 3 (Level 6)

Level 3 involves the integration of therapeutic processes with skills of critical evaluation. Emphasis is also placed on ethical considerations, management philosophies and legislation. Independent learning and independent reflective practice will be expected.

Modules

•Leadership and Innovation in Practice – pulling together placement and academic experience you will begin to critique practice.
•Research 3 – further consolidation of research skills and completion of your research project.
•Evaluating Practice – you will consolidate your therapeutic skills and ability to evaluate and critique practice with complex issues.
•Negotiated Study – an opportunity to choose an area of practice to study in more depth.

On successful completion of all levels you will be awarded a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and will be eligible to apply for registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Assessment methods

There are a wide variety of assessments including:

•Essays
•Group projects
•Viva presentations
•Research project
•Poster presentations
•Practical placements

Teaching and learning

Wrexham Glynd?r University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

The course is a three year full time programme, commended on the high value it attaches to supporting students in their studies and the quality of clinical placements. You will be part of a small cohort of students. Study is a mix of university based lectures, group work, self-directed study at home and clinical placements.