Program description
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists play a key role in helping people regain, maintain or improve their participation in life. Often they work with people whose ability to take part in life has been impacted by injury, disability or illness. Occupational therapists also work with individuals and groups whose ability and freedom to take part in life is restricted by other circumstances. This includes those who are detained in prison, or in immigration centres, as well as people who are homeless, or are refugees.
At Worcester, we value compassionate, effective and ethical care. Our occupational therapy degree will equip you with the skills and experience you will need to support others to live the life of their choice. We have a strong focus on leadership in our program, helping you to develop both as a therapist and as a dynamic practitioner throughout your career.
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Admission requirements
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs, grade C/4 or above including English Language
And
- 120 UCAS tariff points or BBB (General Studies not accepted). 120 points must be achieved in A2 subjects or equivalent
- BTEC Extended National Diploma. Subjects which will provide most relevant foundation for Occupational Therapy study will relate to health, social care and working with people however other subject areas will be considered where an individual shows potential for the profession: DDD.
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 6 Higher Level subjects grade H3 or above at one sitting to include English at grade H2
- Access to Higher Education Diploma welcomed - 60 credits in total, with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 with at least 24 credits at Distinction and the remainder at Merit. Access courses cover a wide range of topics. Ones that consider aspects of health, social care and working with people will provide the most relevant foundation to studying occupational therapy. Other subject areas considered where an individual shows potential for the profession. At least 120 UCAS points must be achieved
- International Baccalaureate: Obtain a total of 128 UCAS tariff points from a maximum of 3 International Baccalaureate Higher Level Certificates
- University of Worcester Health Care Foundation Year welcomed with a B grade average.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Year 1
- Practice Learning 1
- Foundation Sciences A: Anatomy and Physiology
- Foundation Sciences B: Psychology
- Promoting Health and Wellbeing through occupation
- Philosophy and Practice of Occupational Therapy
- Introducing Evidence informed occupational therapy
- Foundations for Professional Practice
Year 2
- Practice Learning 2
- Practice Learning 3
- Factors affecting occupational performance and participation
- Enabling occupation
- Research Methods for Evidence Informed Practice
- Understanding teamwork in effective professional practice
Year 3
- Practice Learning 4
- Practice Learning 5
- Advanced Practice Diversity
- Dissertation
- Enhancing Employability
- Leading for Enhanced Service Delivery
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition fees
- UK/EU students: £9,250 per year.
- International students: £13,100 per year.
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University of Worcester
Founded in 1946, the University of Worcester is a public campus based university located in the charming city of Worcester - where lively city culture and idyllic rural beauty combine to offer the best of both worlds. The University of...
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