Occupational Therapy - Extended Route (Hons) University of Salford

Overview

This Occupational Therapy - Extended Route (Hons) program at University of Salford is underpinned by four 'golden threads' to support contemporary practice. These are: 

• Theory Driven: The modules you complete are informed by theories from both inside and outside the discipline of occupational therapy. 
• Evidence Informed: This course uses various types of evidence from a range of sources, including (but not limited to) published peer-reviewed research, opinions from experts by experience, and real-world learning and professionally orientated social media. 
• Occupation Centred: Occupation is at the centre of our profession and is reflected in our content in recognising people as occupational beings. 

• Inclusive: The university recognises the existence of systemic racism, ableism, inequality and privilege. Occupational Therapists work within complex systems and diverse populations. Inclusivity, allyship and equality are central to our courses, modules, and the way in which we work. 

Career Prospects

Following successful completion of your degree, you will be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist. As a practitioner, you will be qualified to work in a range of clinical environments, with scope for management, research, leadership and education. Occupational Therapists are employed in a range of settings. 

Here are some examples of where our graduates have been employed: 

• Rotational posts in acute and community settings 
• Schools 
• Civil Service 
• GP surgeries 
• Charities and Third Sector Services 
• Government bodies 
• Research and Academia 
• Private practice