Occupational Therapy
Birmingham Newman University
UCAS Code: B920 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
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Standard 3-year entry requirements UCAS Tariff: 112 points A Level: Grade profile of BBC BTEC: Grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended National Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. T-levels: A T-level in Health or Science preferably with an overall Merit grade. Other Level 3 qualifications are also accepted for entry. Please contact the admissions team for further information. Graduate Entry: A 2:2 or above in a related area will also be considered. Plus: GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Maths grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent Applicants must have achieved these before commencing on the three year programme. Applicants will also be required to be successful at a values based in-person interview. All applicants for professional health programmes must undergo additional screening to ensure their suitability. Screening includes assessment of disclosure and barring service (DBS) status; as well as occupational health checks. Occupational health assessments ensure that applicants are fit to fulfil the demands of placements
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About this course
The curriculum has been designed to reflect the dynamic and evolving role of the Occupational Therapist.
With our commitment to inter-professional learning, you will learn from and with other health care professionals to enhance your practice and person centred care.
You will learn from a highly experienced and passionate teaching team who will provide support you to help you to achieve your ambition.
We work with a number of practice partners to give you essential practical experience across a range of settings.
You will benefit from our new clinical skills suite including a state-of-the-art immersive lab.
Our Occupational Therapy programme is subject to accreditation by the Health and Care Professions Council.
You will study a range of modules including Introduction to Professional Health Care Practice, Human Function in Health and Disease, Collaborative Care and Empowering Self and Others. Modules covering specialist areas of practice across the lifespan combine to cover all the components required to be eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist. Practice Placements in each of the three years of study will enable you develop a range of core skills required for professional practice.
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