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Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS

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Course summary

On our Occupational Therapy course, you’ll build the skills and knowledge to work with people of all ages from all walks of life. You will help individuals with a variety of physical, mental, and social needs improve their mobility in order to overcome the challenges they face on a daily basis. You’ll take part in supervised practice placements during both years of study. These will present you with opportunities to take the skills you’ve learned on the course and apply them in professional settings. Placements in a professional setting, in or outside of the Oxford area, give you the chance to learn and practice on location. This pre-registration Masters degree is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Successful completion allows you to register as an occupational therapist in the UK. So you’ll be learning the skills, and gaining the knowledge for a rewarding career.

Modules

Compulsory modules Applied Research Methods You will use the fundamental conceptual models of occupational therapy practice, alongside the therapeutic use of self, in order to develop the procedural and interactive reasoning skills needed to apply the occupational paradigm. You will examine human performance and function within the context of Occupational Therapy and apply your understanding of anatomy and physiology to medical conditions that have an impact on the skills and abilities of clients. You will use their investigation skills to examine the evidence base for occupational therapy and prepare your ideas for an occupational therapy focused dissertation. Optional modules Advancing occupational therapy practice This module runs in Year 2, Semester 2 “Advancing occupational therapy practice” focuses on emerging or specialist areas of occupational therapy practice, both at an individual and population levels. Enabling occupational participation 1 This module runs in Year 1, Semester 1 “Enabling occupational participation 1” students build on and apply their occupational therapy knowledge to enabling occupational participation in older people. Enabling occupational participation 2 This module runs in Year 2 “Enabling occupational participation 2” focuses on occupational therapy in the context of people with long term physical or mental health conditions, and learning disability. Enabling occupational participation 3 This module runs in Year 2 “Enabling occupational participation 3” focuses on occupational therapy in the context of children, young people with learning disability, physical disability or mental health condition. Evidence base for Occupational therapy This module runs in Year 1, Semester 1 In “Evidence base for Occupational therapy” students engage critically with the evidence base supporting occupational therapy and learn to be critical consumers of research evidence in preparation for practice placement and the dissertation project. Leadership in health and social care This module runs in Year 2, Semester 2 “Leadership in health and social care” shifts the focus to preparing students for professional practice by considering inter-professional practice and leadership. Occupational Therapy dissertation This project runs in Year 2 “Occupational Therapy dissertation” is a year long dissertation project where students develop their own project, either research, service evaluation or service improvement. This may be literature based or involve primary or secondary data analysis. Perspectives on occupation, health and well being Ths module runs in Year 1, Semester 1 “Perspectives on occupation, health and well being” module is designed to support students to critically evaluate concepts and theory underpinning occupational therapy. Professional Development 2b Professional Development 3 Partnerships 3 Structure and function of the human body This module runs in Year 1, Semester 1 “Structure and function of the human body” enable students to synthesise knowledge of structure (Anatomy) and function (Physiology) of the human body as it relates to functioning, health and disability across the lifespan. Therapeutic processes This module runs in Year 1, Semester 1 In “Therapeutic processes”,students will also synthesise knowledge necessary to engage people therapeutically as well as understand and analyse occupational performance and engagement. Compulsory modules Practice Placements In semester 2 students continue with their academic modules but start a 6 week practice placement in springtime. They then start a 10 week placement in the following autumn and the final placement (12 weeks long) usually occurs in the summer of Year 2. Practice placements are an integral part of your course. For each placement you will be supervised in a selected health or social care workplace setting. You will become increasingly involved in the treatment of clients of different ages and with a diversity of needs.

Assessment method

Throughout the degree, you will experience a range of assessments, including:

  • skill-based assessments
  • presentations
  • coursework
  • In-class test
  • work placement assessment. Each of your three practice placements are assessed. You must pass each placement but they do not count towards your final degree award.
Throughout the programme you have opportunities to practice assessment tasks and to receive feedback before your final submission. This feedback helps you to make modifications to your coursework before the final hand-in.


How to apply

International applicants

For applicants whose first language is not English, an Academic IELTS score of 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) is required. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.

Entry requirements

GCSE: Five GCSE passes to include grade C in English Language, Maths and Science. - BA or BSc (Hons) minimum of a 2:2 or above, in a subject relevant to Occupational Therapy. For example: Sociology, Psychology, Biological Sciences, Sport Sciences, Kinesiology, Anthropology. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list. Please contact our admissions team if you are unsure of whether your first degree is relevant. All applicants must have taken and passed a module or course on research methods, addressing both qualitative and quantitative study designs and statistics. and - An ability to communicate clearly in English; both the spoken word and in writing. Applicants whose first language is not English must have the following or an equivalent qualification acceptable by the University and the HCPC: In addition to these, you will be expected to demonstrate a range of specific qualities and aptitudes appropriate to occupational therapy within the specific recruitment process which may include an individual and/or group interview and a written test. Screening All applicants will be screened for fitness to practise and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £18500 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
International £18500 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS