Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University

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.

Department: Nursing and Allied Health  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: August 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules – Year 1: Understanding Occupational Performance, Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice, Introduction to Professional Healthcare Practice, Health and Wellbeing; Year 2: Empowering Self and Others, Interpreting the Evidence for Allied Health Professionals (Ahp), Advanced and Enhancing Occupational Therapy Practice, Occupational Therapy Practice Education Block – Level 5, Collaborative Care; Year 3: Evolving as a Professional, Emerging and Global Occupational Therapy Perspectives, Using Evidence to Transform Practice, Occupational Therapy Practice Education Block – Level 6, Leading Change.

Career pathways

On successful completion of this course you will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as an Occupational Therapist*. Within the profession, there are a wide range of job opportunities and new occupational therapy graduates generally have the advantage of a structured career path with good long term prospects.

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