Occupational Therapy (Hons) Bucks New University

Overview

In the Occupational Therapy (Hons) course at Bucks New University you’ll learn how to take a holistic approach to supporting people across the lifespan by unlocking their potential to engage in those everyday ‘occupations’ that matter most to them. By ‘occupations’, we mean all the activities that people do that occupy their time, are meaningful to them, and contribute to their overall health and wellbeing (or not).

Through our expert-led, creative and interactive teaching strategies, real-world placements, and a blend of theory to inform practice, we’ll train you to take a client-centred and evidence-based approach to this critical Allied Health Professional role. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with people and communities in their everyday environments and create tailored interventions to make that real impact.

What are my career prospects?

We encourage you to seek employment opportunities at the organisations where you undertook your placement while studying at BNU, as our courses are developed in line with local employer’s skill shortages and needs for this purpose. 

Registered Occupational Therapists work in a variety of different areas, including the 

• NHS

• local authorities (councils)

• schools

• prisons

• independent organisations, such as voluntary or community organisations, charities, and other settings. 

You can choose to specialise in areas of Occupational Therapy, or take a more generalised approach. Specialised areas include: 

• mental health

• paediatrics (children & young people)

• older adults

• physical / neurological rehabilitation

• hand therapy / upper limb rehabilitation

• sensory integration

• vocational rehabilitation

• housing and adaptations / environmental design

• forensic / criminal justice

• Public health and community-centred development 

You could also pursue consultancy, academic, research and leadership routes. These pathways allow you to make a meaningful impact in the areas you're most passionate about. Gaining experience and a well-rounded, professionally recognised degree provides the strong foundation needed to confidently take those next steps when you're ready.