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Occupational Therapy with Foundation Year

University of Worcester

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University of Worcester
UCAS CODE: B935

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


This four-year programme will equip you with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to start your journey towards a successful Occupational Therapy career.

At Worcester you will learn to be a compassionate, effective and ethical occupational therapist. As well as gaining the skills and experience you will need to support others to live the life of their choice, you will benefit from our strong focus on leadership, helping you to become a dynamic practitioner throughout your career.You will be taught alongside other Foundation Year students with an interest in other Allied Health specialisms such as Physiotherapy, Paramedic Science, Nursing, Radiography and Dietetics for the first year of the course before joining the other Occupational Therapy BSc students for the remaining three years.


Key features

- A supportive teaching team with expertise in Personal Academic Tutorship- Strong emphasis on inter-professional learning and teaching, with healthcare professional staff- Strong practice links ensure the course embraces contemporary practice- Excellent facilities, including Ability House – our own on-site educational facility, and clinical suites equipped with extensive simulation equipment- Strong industry links ensure the programme embraces contemporary practice and provides diverse placement opportunities- Your practical skills are developed through placements in the final three years of the course- Years 2, 3 and 4 of the course are accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and the Health and Care Professions Council


Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.For almost three decades, we've been educating professionals to work in the health and social care sectors, from Nurses and Midwives to Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Paramedics to Physician Associates. Each year, hundreds of professionals graduate from Worcester and go on to make a significant contribution to society. In 2023 our new Three Counties Medical School welcomed its first cohort of students. At the University of Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-


First in the UK for sustained employment

and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.-


First in the UK for quality education

– Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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UCAS Points : 32

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University information

University of Worcester

University of Worcester

  • University League Table

    93rd

  • Campus address

    St John's Campus, Henwick Grove, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6AJ, United Kingdom

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