Occupational Therapy - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A part-time occupational therapy degree accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and approved by the HCPC, preparing students to practise across diverse health and social care settings. It includes four professional practice placements totalling 1,069 hours.

Duration: 4 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year One modules: Promoting Health and Wellbeing through Occupational Therapy; Foundations of Contemporary Occupational Therapy Practice; Bio-psycho-social Foundations for Occupational Participation; Assessment and Planning to Promote Occupational Engagement and Participation; Developing Confidence in Occupational Therapy Practice. Teaching uses workshops, seminars, simulation (including a community flat) and placements.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to apply for HCPC registration as an occupational therapist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points 120 or above. A-level BBB (excluding General Studies); Welsh Baccalaureate grade B plus BB at A-level; BTEC Extended Diploma DDM; Access to HE Science/Mathematics/Health Care/Nursing Diploma with 120 credits overall (45 at level 3, 15 at level 2) including 24 Distinctions, 18 Merits and 3 Passes at level 3. Minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4 or above (or Essential/Functional Skills Level 2 achieved within the last 3 years); one satisfactory reference; Enhanced DBS check with Update Service and occupational health clearance; fitness to practise declaration at interview; multi mini interview. International/EU applicants cannot be accepted because the course is NHS-funded.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years part-time

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