Occupational Therapy (Hons)

Overview

Occupational therapy is an exciting and varied career offering you the chance to make a difference. You’ll work with individuals every day to help improve their independence and their lives.

During the Occupational Therapy (Hons) programme from University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) , combining academic and practice placement components, you’ll develop all the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to meet the Health and Care Professions Council requirements for registration as an occupational therapist.

You’ll be supported on your practice placements by experienced and knowledgeable occupational therapist educators in at least four different practice settings.

Future careers

Once registered, occupational therapists can apply for posts in a wide variety of settings - hospitals, GP practices, residential homes, social services, charities, schools and prisons. 

Variety is one of the most exciting things about being an occupational therapist. As well as seeing different individual needs and conditions, you’ll also have the opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary teams in a range of settings - from hospitals to charities and social services departments. 

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the RCOT, the professional body for occupational therapists across the UK. This course is accredited by the WFOT – the global voice for occupational therapy representing occupational therapists worldwide. This course is accredited and endorsed by the Health and Care Professions Council regulatory body.