Occupational Therapy - BSc
Keele University
UCAS Code: B920 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Keele University
UCAS Code: B920 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
BBB in three A Levels
Access to HE Diploma
122 UCAS points in any Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
The Occupational Therapy programme is designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and professional identity needed to thrive in this rewarding and evolving field. Occupational Therapy is all about helping people improve their health and wellbeing by participating in their meaningful occupations and activities of daily life. This course focuses on how important these activities are for both physical and mental health, preparing you to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities.
This course is currently seeking approval from the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accreditation by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).
Our curriculum is based on the latest research and reflects current practices in the UK and internationally, ensuring you’re ready for the demands of today’s job market. You’ll benefit from a variety of hands-on learning experiences in different settings, including the NHS, private healthcare, and community organisations, so you’re well-prepared for your future career.
You’ll also have the chance to work alongside students from other health courses, helping you develop teamwork skills. Our programme aims to support the development of a strong sense of professional identity, professionalism and core knowledge and skills.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to make a positive impact both within the occupational therapy community and in the lives of the individuals, communities and populations in which you choose to work.
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Keele University
School of Allied Health Professions
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