occupational therapy bsc (hons)
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www.derby.ac.uk/ehsEducation with the personal touch
Occupational TherapyBSc (Hons)
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)What you’ll cover
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N Introduction to Occupational Therapy through Independent Learning
Foundations for OccupationalTherapy
Changing Lives - Impact ofIllness
Changing Lives - OccupationalHealth and Well-Being
Understanding Self as aTherapist
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Applied OT Models Applied OT Approaches
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Research and Governance in Occupational Therapy
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Meeting the Needs of theWorkplace
Addressing Occupational Injustice through Contemporary and Future Practice
Professional Reasoning
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Where you will study: Derby Campus – Kedleston Road andBritannia Mill sites.
Entry requirements: Academic – 280 UCAS tariff points, ofwhich at least 240 must be from yourInternational Baccalaureate or equivalentqualification.
Language – A qualification such as IELTS 7.0.
See our website for other acceptedqualifications or phone us: +44 (0)1332 591698.
Additional – You need to be familiar withat least two areas of occupational therapy.If your application is successful and youaccept an offer, you will need to undergohealth screening and criminal recordschecking. This is so that we can protectthe safety, health and welfare of you andyour clients when you go on clinicalplacement, and to check you do not havea criminal history that would make youunsuitable for the course.
Duration: 3 years full time
Course fees: Please contact us for fee information.*These fees apply if you are starting this course between
September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you
check fees as they can change. Costs can increase each year.
Start date: September
UCAS Code: B920
Why choose this course?This course is accredited by The Collegeof Occupational Therapists and the WorldFederation of Occupational Therapists.
You’ll be able to apply to the Health andCare Professions Council (who haveapproved this course) for registration topractice when you graduate.
About the courseOccupational therapists help people toovercome barriers that are preventingthem from reaching their full potential inareas such as their paid or unpaid work,self-care activities or sports and leisure.You’ll go on three placements, whichcould be in the NHS, Social Services,schools or private and voluntary sectorhealth and social care environments.You’ll also have a personal tutor who willguide and support you to reach your fullpotential.
How you’ll learnYou'll learn through a mixture of theoryand practical work, to prepare you forstarting work when you graduate. You’llbe taught through lectures, seminars,tutorials, group activities, workshops,experiential learning and online learning.You’ll be assessed through assignments,presentations, practice placementassessments, one written and onepractical exam, case study work andproducing a promotional leaflet.
Your careerAs a qualified occupational therapist youcould work in many areas of the NHSsuch as acute medical care,orthopaedics, cardiac rehabilitation,paediatrics, mental health and secureenvironments. You could also work inSocial Services or the private or voluntarysector, in industry, schools, hospitals,health centres and charities. As thiscourse is accredited by the WorldFederation of Occupational Therapists,you’ll also be eligible to apply forregistration to work overseas.
Additional informationYou’ll have the opportunity to study in ourClinical Skills Suite with a fully adaptedassessment rehabilitation kitchen andclinical treatment ward. You’ll studyalongside other students to develop anunderstanding of how you can work withother health and social care professionals.The course has a practical element tohelp you develop the confidence andexperience in many skills required forfuture practice.
What you’ll coverOur teaching team are registeredoccupational therapists who’ve worked ina variety of settings. Specialists inoccupational therapy, service users,patients and carers will also come into theUniversity to share their experiences withyou. In stage three the modules you’llstudy enable you to focus on your ownprofessional interests.
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Get in touchNicky Walker
T: +44 (0) 1332 594055
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The information in this leaflet was correct when we produced it, but please check our website for the mostup to date information.