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BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (Degree Apprenticeship) at University of Huddersfield

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A degree apprenticeship leading to a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy for people employed in a health or social care role. Apprentices spend about four days (30 hours) a week with their employer and one day (7.5 hours) at the University or on alternative practice placements, with an integrated end-point assessment.

Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: 20 September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time; apprenticeship  |  Location: Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Foundations of Occupational Therapy, Health and Occupational Performance, Assessing Occupational Performance and Participation and Practice Based Learning 1. Year 2 covers Enabling Occupational Participation for Individuals and for Groups and Communities, Applied research and evidence informed practice and Practice Based Learning 2. Year 3 includes Constructing Research, Broadening Occupational Therapy Practice, Innovation in occupational therapy practice and Leadership and transition to practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BBC at A level including Biology, Human Biology or Psychology (excluding General Studies; practical endorsement required for science A levels); or 112 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications including one of those subjects or a relevant BTEC/Medical Science/Health and Social Care qualification; Merit at T Level in Health or Healthcare Science; DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science; NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma at grade B; Level 3 Apprenticeship (Pass) Senior Healthcare Support Worker or NVQ Level 3 with 2 years' care-giving experience; Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits (15 Distinction, 30 Merit, 18 in a Biological Science); or 112 UCAS points from the IB including Biology at Higher Level grade 6. Applicants must be at least 16, employed in a relevant health or social care role for more than 30 hours per week in England, paid above the apprenticeship minimum wage, have lived in the EEA for the past 3 years and reside in the UK, understand the Occupational Therapy profession and hold GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).

Intake: 20 September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.hud.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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