Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

University of Gloucestershire

Why Occupational Therapy?

Our Occupational Therapy degree will prepare you for a successful career as an Occupational Therapist, helping you to create a ‘whole-person’ approach to manage a patient’s physical, psychological, social and environmental needs. The role of an Occupational Therapist is a rewarding one, and this course will give you the best head start possible to be able to provide patients with a renewed sense of purpose, opening up new horizons, and changing the way they feel about the future.

You’ll learn about the core areas of occupational therapy and apply these to clinical situations. The course will include valuable placements in a variety of NHS, social care, charitable and private/ contemporary settings to give you a diverse experience to prepare for your future career as an Occupational Therapist. The course also benefits from using state-of-the-art facilities including rehabilitation spaces, a hospital ward, a skills laboratory, and a simulated ‘home’ environment. With the added benefit of being able to work alongside students from other allied health courses, you will have the opportunity to enhance your professional identity as an occupational therapist.

This hands-on and rewarding course has been developed to cater to your needs perfectly. We will be seeking accreditation with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT), and on successful completion of the degree, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC and the RCOT.

Why University of Gloucestershire?

At University of Gloucestershire, we’ve been encouraging students to meet every ambition since 1847. Join us and you’ll benefit from our three UoG promises:

1. UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching (eligibility conditions apply). 2. UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at. 3. UoG Connections Promise – whilst at UoG, you’ll find the connections to reach your goals. With over 4,000 placements and more than 60 clubs and societies to join, you’ll make connections for life. Our ambition is boundless. Experienced lecturers promote a real-world ethos and treat our students as more than just a number. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study. Students never tire of finding inspiration here in the unique county of Gloucestershire – innovation and bravery thrive here. Cheltenham and Gloucester offer the best of city and country living, with the rolling hills of the Cotswolds paired with vibrant nightclubs and stunning parks in the bustling town and city centres.

After the course

Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 96% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course. Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2023 and based on 2020/21 leavers.

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Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) for the purpose of ensuring graduates are fit for the profession.

Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an occupational therapist.