BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy
- Part-time study available
- Clinical Placement
- International students can apply
- NHS Funding and bursaries available
As an occupational therapist you will have considerable scope for career development in clinical specialities, management, research and education. Occupational therapists are employed in a range of health and social care settings, in addition to working for employers such as prisons, litigation services, voluntary organisations and private practice.
Career Prospects
Occupational therapists are qualified to work in a range of clinical environments such as paediatrics, older people, acute and long-term mental health settings and learning disability services. Alternatively you may develop your career into medico-legal work, management, education and research. In addition to the NHS and social services, employers include prisons, private hospitals, litigation services, voluntary and charitable organisations and private practice.
Industry Links
An integral part of your learning will be provided by a series of six supervised placements amounting to over 1,000 hours in health and social care settings. These placements include hospital settings and community services. In addition to this you will have the opportunity to go on an innovative role emerging placement in your third year. These placements involve all students going to new organisations which promote professional development and facilitate innovation. Examples of role emerging placements include schools, charities and private organisations.