Occupational Therapy (Hons) University of Wolverhampton

Overview

During this BSc in Occupational Therapy (Hons) from University of Wolverhampton you will to study a range of subjects that provide the foundations of effective occupational therapy practice.

What's unique about this course?

• Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) for the purpose of ensuring graduates are fit for the profession

• Realistic simulated learning on campus to prepare you are your career ahead including use of a 'home environment' and learning opportunities with service users

• The course has been designed in collaboration with local employers, service users, and carers to ensure graduates meet the expectations and requirements of the local community you will be working within

• You will be taught at the friendly, self-contained Walsall Campus which is home to other health and social care students, giving you the opportunity to make friends and learn from your fellow students

What happens on the course?

• You will to study a range of subjects that provide the foundations of effective occupational therapy practice.

• The course prepares you to work with people of all ages who, through illness, disability, trauma, or personal circumstances, have complex personal health and social challenges to overcome. 
• You will learn the importance of occupation to the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities and understand how occupational performance is influenced by environmental factors. 

• There will be opportunity to think creatively, solve problems, analyse complex situations effectively to develop tailored and innovative interventions in order to facilitate therapeutic change and transformation.

• The course incorporates practice-based learning placements throughout the three years of study which will be in a variety of settings to include physical and mental health. 
• These placements will enable you to apply your developing occupational therapy skills and knowledge in the real world setting. During your placement you will be supported by who will assess your progress, and these placements need to be passed in order for you to become an occupational therapist.

• You will also develop essential research skills to enable you to promote high-quality services upon qualification.