Occupational Therapy
Leeds Beckett University
UCAS Code: B930 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
UCAS Code: B930 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
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A minimum of 48 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.
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About this course
**Make a difference to the lives of people with health and social difficulties. You’ll enable and empower clients to engage in life enriching activities.**
Through a combination of teaching, group work and 1,000 hours of placement experience in a variety of health and social care settings, this course will challenge your problem-solving and practical skills.
As part of this course, you'll:
- Develop the skills and knowledge to deliver occupational therapy assessments
- Devise interventions to help your clients enjoy an optimal quality of life
- Learn the soft skills, attitudes and behaviours to enable you to communicate effectively
- Develop a therapeutic relationship with the people you help
- Join a research-led academic community in the subject area of therapeutic and rehabilitation sciences
This course is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and is a World Federation of Occupational Therapists Approved Education Programme. Your curriculum will reflect the standards required by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
Occupational Health clearance and compliance with standard NHS immunisations requirements is mandatory and essential for placement attendance. Please click "find out more" in the fees and funding section on our course page for full details of any extra costs relating to your course.
**Find Out More**
As an Occupational Therapist, you'll support people to manage a range of health and social challenges. These can include enabling someone to go back to work following a period of depression, play sport following a head injury, or helping children with autism play games.
**Multi-disciplinary settings**
You’ll learn in a multi-disciplinary environment, which replicates the challenges of real-life clinical practice. You’ll apply what you’ve learned in a variety of settings, thanks to our strong partnerships with local placement providers, which include teaching hospitals and mental health trusts.
**Employment opportunities**
There are opportunities for a placement where traditionally there is no provision of occupational therapy services, allowing you to analyse the setting and apply your expertise independently, which could open up new employment opportunities.
**Expert practitioners**
You’ll learn from an experienced teaching team who come from a range of clinical and research backgrounds. Some have worked with young children with mental health difficulties while others have specialised in working with adults with motor neuron disease. You’ll also be able to gain clinical insight and experience from our guest speakers, who include specialists in treating spinal injuries and therapeutic practitioners.
Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an occupational therapist.
**Why study Occupational Therapy at Leeds Beckett University**
- 91% of students on BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy were positive about the availability of specialist facilities*
- **Professionally accredited** - by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council
- **Fantastic placement opportunities** - through strong regional partnerships, that will enhance your real-world experience
- **Access to specialist facilities** - develop your practice in our clinical skills suite and simulation room
- **Expert supervision** - provided by lecturers and staff who are industry professionals and researchers
National Student Survey 2024*
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Occupations Across the Lifespan
- Professional Skills for Practice
- Achieving Occupational Potential
- Evidence for Occupational Therapy
- Practice Placement 1 (2 weeks)
- Practice Placement 2 (5 weeks)
Year 2 Core Modules:
- Occupational Therapy as a Complex Intervention
- Occupational Therapists as Leaders
- Promoting Occupational Justice
- Research Methods & Design
- Practice Placement 3 (5 weeks)
Year 3 Core Modules:
- Applied Research
- Potential for Occupational Therapy
- Practice Placement 4 (6 weeks)
- Practice Placement 5 (10 weeks)
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