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Occupational Therapy degrees in the UK in 2024

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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

University of Derby United Kingdom

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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

University of Salford United Kingdom

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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

The University of Bradford United Kingdom

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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

Coventry University United Kingdom

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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

Wrexham University United Kingdom

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Occupational Therapy (practice based learning) BSc (Hons)

Sheffield Hallam University United Kingdom

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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

London South Bank University (LSBU) United Kingdom

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BSc Occupational Therapy BSc

Essex, University of United Kingdom

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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

Buckinghamshire New University United Kingdom

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Occupational Therapy Degrees in the UK

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Occupational therapy looks at the promotion of good health and helping people to overcome various problems to live a better and more independent life. Those people may require your skills as an occupational therapist due to an illness or injury, a chronic pain issue, mental health problems, or mobility issues. The overall aim of an occupational therapist is to increase the quality of life of their client or patient.

Graduates of a degree in occupational therapy will have a range of career options available to them. The most common career is to become an occupational therapist within different healthcare settings, such as hospitals, care homes, and schools.

Your degree will be delivered through a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as possible practical sessions. Depending on your course, you may also be presented with the opportunity to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Occupational Performance
  • Working with Children and Young People
  • Working with Adults and Elderly People
  • Specialist Skills within Occupational Therapy
  • Leadership and Management in Occupational Therapy

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

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