Occupational Therapy (with Foundation Year)

Why study BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (with foundation Year) at BU?

- The curriculum combines academic study with practice-based learning experiences. The newly developed curriculum includes innovative and timely units of study to keep up with the changing healthcare landscape. Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to critically assess a service user’s circumstances to help them adapt to their environment and maximise their performance potential

- Experiential learning allows you to work on real-life scenarios to gain knowledge and understanding of occupational roles and how health and wellbeing can affect their functioning. Our purpose-built clinical simulation facilities, which feature a daily living suite and kitchen, also provide hands-on experience using Occupational Therapy equipment

- People with lived experience play an active role in teaching and learning, through the BU Public Involvement in Education and Research (PIER) partnership. PIER members have been involved in the development and delivery of the curriculum, ensuring it is related to real-life scenarios and practice

- Our teaching team have a range of expertise relating to practice, education and research, which informs the curriculum and provides an excellent learning experience for BU Occupational Therapy learners

- Practice-based learning opportunities throughout the course enable you to gain experience in a variety of real-world settings

- The course maintains small cohort sizes, resulting in an excellent lecturer-to-student ratio, meaning more support, education and resource availability

- Within 15 months of finishing the course, 95% of graduates were in work or further study.

Foundation Year: We have a Foundation Year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills needed to prepare you for the Occupational Therapy degree, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the full degree and begin your Occupational Therapy study. The Foundation Year will be based at the Talbot Campus, Bournemouth.