BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

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.