Occupational therapy (OT) is concerned with enhancing the daily lives of people with a very broad range of physical, mental health and social needs. As an occupational therapist you will work with people of all ages, to improve their wellbeing and quality of life.

Why choose theÊ program offered by the Oxford Brookes University?

  • Benefit from a course with a long history of educating occupational therapists to develop and deliver excellent occupational therapy practice in the UK and internationally.
  • Learn from experienced occupational therapy lecturers who have excellent links with practice areas locally and across the region.
  • Be part of a programme where students rate the teaching on the degree, learning resources and academic support available very highly.
  • We have an occupational therapy clinic where you can observe patients being treated by a qualified occupational therapist.
Career prospects

As a graduate, you will be well equipped with the knowledge, values and professional strategies you require for occupational therapy practice. You will also have developed the professional and personal competence necessary to become a confident, autonomous and accountable occupational therapist.

Career opportunities include specialist areas of practice, research, teaching and management. Some occupational therapists go on to take NHS consultant posts, or work in industry or with charities, both in the UK and abroad.