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BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree equips you with the expertise to become a skilled occupational therapist. We will support you to gain a wide range of up-to-date professional and practical skills so you can help people to do all the occupations they need and want to do. Our programme offers you varied ways in which to learn, including hands-on sessions in classrooms and practical skills rooms such as our mock ward and flat.

Faculty: Institute of Health  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will learn the fundamental rights and beliefs of people to take part in the occupations that they need and value and to enable such engagement through the practice of occupational therapy. Modules include: Exploring Foundations for Practice; Exploring Professional Practice; Exploring Occupational Beings; Exploring Occupational Engagement; Exploring Research and Evidence-based Practice; Practice-based Simulation Placement 1; Occupational Therapy in Practice 1; Developing Professional Practice Skills; Developing Occupational Possibilities 1; Developing Research Skills; Developing Global Occupational Therapy Perspectives; Developing Occupational Possibilities 2.

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Entry requirements

GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Adult Literacy are also accepted. A full list of acceptable level 2 qualifications can be found here: Level 2 Acceptable Entry Requirements . FITNESS TO PRACTISE All offers of a place are subject to satisfactory health screening. Further information will be provided following acceptance of an offer (and no earlier than three months before the course start date). Please note that Professional Bodies, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), have certain requirements regarding the health and good character status of applicants and students. Please read the NMC and HCPC information to find out more. For more information about core competencies and medical fitness to train please click here. In some instances, an applicant may be invited to attend a professional practice panel to discuss any recommended reasonable adjustments, and whether or not core professional competencies are achievable. For information about Medical Clearance and vaccination requirements click here. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK If you accept an offer of a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here. If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal Record Self Disclosure Form as part of the process For more information on… Minimum entry: 104-120 UCAS Tariff points.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,900 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 Years

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