Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University

Study to become a registered occupational therapist through a course designed with people, communities and lived experience at its heart. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside Occupational Therapy practitioners, educators and researchers to develop practical skills in assessment, intervention and evidence-based reasoning. You’ll study core concepts of occupation, health, and wellbeing whilst building expertise in clinical practice.

Faculty: School of Communities and Education  |  Duration: 3 years Full Time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Occupation in Context 1, Introductory Research Skills, Occupation in Context 2, Assisted Practice Based Learning, Introductory Skills For Practice; Year 2 core modules: Occupational Therapy in Contemporary Contexts, Evidence Based Occupational Therapy, Innovation Through Occupation, Developing Skills for Practice, Supported Practice Based Learning; Year 3 core modules: Advanced Skilled for Practice, Skilled Practice Based Learning, Occupational Therapy Major Project, Transition To Practice.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles including in mental health specialisms, physical rehabilitation, learning disability services, community health teams, paediatrics, older adult care, private practice and many more Your degree aims to equip you with clinical assessment skills, therapeutic intervention expertise and evidence-based reasoning abilities valued across healthcare sectors.

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