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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Evidence-based Practice in Occupational Therapy
- Professional Reasoning for Occupational Therapy Practice
- Working with People with a Diversity of Needs
- Working with Children and Young People
- Community Engagement
- Practice-based Learning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Five GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 (C) or above, including English language or literature, mathematics, and a science subject in addition to the 112 UCAS tariff points.
- 112 UCAS tariff points (e.g. 3 A Levels at grades BBB or above) or a BTEC Level 3 extended diploma in a science or health-related subject.
- Foundation degree
- International Baccalaureate (30 points)
- Access to Higher Education course in Science, Health, Social Care or similar.
- We generally require experience relating to occupational therapy, such as shadowing, work experience, access to virtual placements or healthcare experience in addition to one of the requirements above. However each application is considered on an individual basis.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents15910 GBP / year≈ 15910 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9790 GBP / year≈ 9790 GBP / year
Living costs
High Wycombe
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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