BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Through a blended learning approach, students engage in meaningful activities to assist individuals and communities in overcoming challenges. Upon completion, graduates are eligible for HCPC registration and have career opportunities in various sectors, including healthcare, education, and research.
Program Outline
Occupational Therapy - Canterbury Christ Church University
Degree Overview:
This program will equip you to become a qualified occupational therapist, assisting individuals and communities in overcoming everyday challenges through engagement in meaningful activities. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The program emphasizes practical skills development, ethical practice, and innovative leadership through a blended learning approach.
Outline:
- Year 1 Modules:
- Academic Skills
- Human Science
- Understanding Systems, Team Working and Core Skills in Healthcare
- Occupational Therapy in Practice
- Year 2 Modules:
- Occupational Therapy: Promoting Health and Well-being
- Mental Health and Well-being
- Occupational Therapy: Theory and Practice
- Occupational Therapy in Action
- Year 3 Modules:
- Occupational Therapy: Practice and Innovation
- Leading and Managing Occupational Therapy Services
- Occupational Therapy: Social Justice and Global Perspectives
- Independent Practice Project
Learning:
- Blended learning approach combining online lectures and face-to-face sessions
- 50 hours of teaching or directed study per module
- Peer mentoring scheme for first-year students
Assessment:
- Essays, reports, and case studies
- Oral and poster presentations
- Reflective pieces
- Online multiple-choice and short answer tests
- Open-book timed report writing
- Professional portfolios and compendiums
- Business plan formulation
- Group co-produced work
- Demonstration of practice competencies
Careers:
- Potential to work in a variety of settings including public, charitable, private, and international sectors
- Job opportunities as a team leader, private practitioner, or in management or academia
- Potential for further study in specialized areas, research, or PhD scholarships
Other:
- Emphasis on occupational justice and ethical practice
- State-of-the-art simulation suite for practical skills development
- Focus on developing leadership skills through the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership
UK
Full-time: £9,250
Overseas
Full-time: £15,500 Students with an Overseas fee status will be eligible for an International student Scholarship fee discount of £1,500, which will be applied to all Full-time Undergraduate courses with a tuition fee of £15,500.
Canterbury Christ Church University
Overview:
Canterbury Christ Church University is a public university located in Canterbury, Kent, England. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, full-time, part-time, apprenticeship, and short courses designed to meet real-world needs. The university is known for its commitment to providing a transformative education that changes lives and shapes sustainable futures for its community.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university emphasizes the importance of student life and experience. It provides opportunities for students to join a community, engage in various activities, and develop their skills. The university also offers support services to help students succeed in their studies.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High graduate employment rates:
Canterbury Christ Church University is ranked No. 1 in the UK for graduates in employment, with 3,000 or more graduates.Focus on real-world needs:
The university's courses are designed to meet the demands of the modern workforce.Transformative education:
The university believes in the power of education to change lives and shape sustainable futures.Strong community:
The university fosters a welcoming and supportive community for its students.Academic Programs:
The university offers a wide range of academic programs across various subject areas. These programs include undergraduate, postgraduate, full-time, part-time, apprenticeships, and short courses.
Other:
- The university has been awarded a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF).
- The university is actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion, with initiatives like Black History 365 and Black on the Square.
- The university has a strong focus on research and innovation, with academics contributing to various fields.
Entry Requirements:
A Levels
BBC
BTEC
DMM
Access
15 Distinctions and 30 Merits
International Baccalaureate
29 Points
Combinations
A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points
Mathematics and English language
at GCSE grade C/4 or above.
Other Requirements
- Offers of a place can only be made after a successful interview, and are subject to a satisfactory reference, health clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Health clearance will include vaccinations for NHS placements, and evidence of vaccination status may be required by placement providers or the university.
