• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of The West of England is a 3 years program.
  • It is an on-campus, honours program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The program is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and also accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
  • The program focuses on the relationship between occupation and health and wellbeing and gains the contemporary, evidence-based knowledge and skills students need to establish themselves as occupational therapists.
  • Students gain a strong theoretical grounding in occupational science, anatomy, physiology, and psychology and learn about occupational therapy approaches and roles.
  • Students will learn through a mix of campus-based learning, including lectures, workshops, case scenarios and practicals, and occupational therapy placements.
  • Assessment takes through a mixture of written assignments, professional practice placement assessments, and oral and poster presentations. There will be an online exam and a Structured Oral and Practical Examination (SOPE) too.