BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Health Sciences University

The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at the Bournemouth campus develops practitioners who enable people to take part in the everyday activities they want or need to do. The curriculum is grounded in person-centred practice, occupational science and occupational justice, with practice-based learning across a wide range of client groups. The course is subject to HCPC approval and RCOT accreditation; UCAS code B920.

Department: Occupational Therapy  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Foundations of evidence-based practice; Person-centred care, communication and ethics; Occupation and occupational science; Human Sciences for Occupational Therapy; Enabling occupation in everyday life. Year 2 covers OT for physical health challenges, OT for mental health and psychosocial practice, and Practice-based learning 1; Year 3 includes a research project.

Career pathways

Occupational therapists work in NHS hospitals and clinics, GP practices, schools, rehabilitation centres, care homes, vocational services and charities, across physical and mental health.

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