Modules

What you will study

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
Foundations in Professional Practice 1: introduction to what it means to be a health and care professional. Investigating the role and responsibilities of being an occupational therapist. You learn about occupational identity and the importance of occupation in everyday life as occupational beings to support health and well-being.
Foundations in Professional Practice 2: focus on core skills of occupational therapists including assessment and goal planning. You learn the underpinning theory and philosophies of occupational therapy to apply in practice.
Foundations in Research: focuses on study skills and an introduction to utilising research evidence in health and social care.
Human Function Through Occupation: using occupational engagement as a focus to study normal human development, including anatomy, physiology and psychology through the life stages.
Practice Placement 1: first clinical placement undertaken in a health or social care setting over a duration of 8 weeks.

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. You will share opportunities with students on other programmes across modules through Interprofessional learning.

MODULES
Development in Professional Practice: you will examine the theory underpinning occupational therapy practice.
Evidence in Practice: focus on building evaluation and research skills with an introduction to utilising research evidence in health and social care.
Overcoming Occupational Barriers through Intervention: focus on therapeutic skills for a range of conditions/occupational issues across the lifespan.
Complexity in Practice: focus on therapeutic skills for complex conditions/contexts through problem-solving and clinical reasoning. Includes a 3-week elective experience in a community-based setting.
Practice Placement 2: second clinical placement focusing on the occupational therapy role in practice undertaken over the duration of 10 weeks.

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
Level 6 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. You will share opportunities with students on other programmes across modules through Interprofessional learning.

MODULES
Transition to Professional Practice: pulling together placement and academic experience you will begin to critique practice. You will learn leadership and management skills. You will develop an entrepreneurial mindset to build creativity, problem-solving and clinical reasoning in complex practice
Research for Practice: further consolidation of research skills and completion of your research project.
Evaluating Complex Practice: you will consolidate your therapeutic skills and ability to evaluate and critique practice with complex issues.
Practice Placement 3: third clinical placement focusing on the occupational therapy role in practice undertaken over the duration of 12 weeks.
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.

Assessment methods

Teaching & Assessment

There are a wide variety of assessments including:
Essays
Group projects
Viva presentations
Research project
Poster presentations
Practical placements

TEACHING AND LEARNING
Wrexham 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.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion team can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

The course is either a three-year full-time programme or a four-year part-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. The study is a mix of university-based lectures, group work, self-directed study at home and clinical placements.

The modules are assessed through various methods including essays, practical assessments, case-based viva assessments, portfolio and competencies in practice placements.

Tuition fees

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