BSc Single Honours Occupational Therapy 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Birmingham Newman University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

12,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Do you want to help people to live their best life? Using specialist skills, knowledge and behaviours Occupational Therapists support people of all ages to do the things they want to do whether that be at home, at school, at work or anywhere else!

The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy* will prepare you to practice confidently, competently and safely, making a difference to peoples lives across a variety of settings. Equipping you with the skills and knowledge required to rise to the diverse challenges faced by Occupational Therapists you will be encouraged to show initiative, demonstrate critical thinking and work flexibly.

Studying alongside other student health professionals within the School of Nursing and Allied Health, you will develop vital communication and interprofessional skills to enhance your practice and enrich person centred care.

The programme will develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills within both the university, via state of the art simulation facilities and through a variety of practice environments.

On successful completion of the course, you are eligible to apply for registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council and apply for membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Do you want to help people to live their best life? Using specialist skills, knowledge and behaviours Occupational Therapists support people of all ages to do the things they want to do whether that be at home, at school, at work or anywhere else!

The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy* will prepare you to practice confidently, competently and safely, making a difference to peoples lives across a variety of settings. Equipping you with the skills and knowledge required to rise to the diverse challenges faced by Occupational Therapists you will be encouraged to show initiative, demonstrate critical thinking and work flexibly.

Studying alongside other student health professionals within the School of Nursing and Allied Health, you will develop vital communication and interprofessional skills to enhance your practice and enrich person centred care.

The programme will develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills within both the university, via state of the art simulation facilities and through a variety of practice environments.

On successful completion of the course, you are eligible to apply for registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council and apply for membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Admission Requirements

6+
112+
We welcome students from all backgrounds and accept a wide range of qualifications. If yours aren’t listed, don’t worry – our Admissions Team can help you explore your options. See full entry requirements.
• A-Level: Grade profile of BBC or 112 UCAS Tariff Points. • BTEC: Grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended National Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. • T-levels: A T-level with an overall Merit grade. • Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted including Access qualifications.
Specific GCSE requirements:
• GCSE/IGCSE English language and maths grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent
If English is not your first language, you must have the following IELTS score:

· Undergraduate courses: A Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
Other English language qualifications are also accepted. Please contact admissions for further information.
Non-Academic Requirements:
Success at Interview. The Admissions team will use the course entry requirements, as well as your personal statement, reference and any work experience information, to shortlist and invite successful candidates for interview. Candidates will be assessed at interview on their motivation and understanding of the role of an Occupational Therapist and familiarity with NHS Constitution and Values as well as the requirements of an HCPC registered professional.
Work Experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to undertake voluntary work or gain work experience shadowing an Occupational Therapist in order to have a clear understanding of what the profession entails. This will help you to decide whether Occupational Therapy is the career for you. It will also enable you to demonstrate your commitment to and passion for the profession in your application and at interview. If you are finding it difficult to organise work experience you could explore the profession through speaking with qualified Occupational Therapists, reading industry publications or undertaking some research online. Useful websites include The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and NHS Health Careers.
Health checks. As part of the health clearance checks you will be required to provide information about your immunity and vaccination status. Candidates must prove they have been immunised against Rubella, Measles, Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B. We strongly recommend that all successful applicants (unless exempt on medical grounds) receive a full course of Covid-19 and Influenza vaccinations prior to commencing the course.
Occupational Health Clearance. Candidates must receive a satisfactory occupational health clearance prior to commencing the course.
DBS Clearance. Candidates must receive a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring System check prior to commencing the course.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
12,500 GBP

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