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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy

University of the West of England - Bristol - Glenside Campus

UK,England

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36 Months

Duration

CAD$ 13,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD$ 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2022

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1970

Total Students: 30,732 +

Int. Students: 4,405 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Glenside Campus, UWE Bristol, Blackberry Hill, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 1DD

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy

Program Overview

The strong practical focus, our close links with employers, and the experience of our academic team, mean that a high percentage of graduates are in work or further study after six months.

Why study occupational therapy?

Occupational therapists recognise that being able to perform meaningful, everyday activities is crucial to people's health and wellbeing.
Physical and mental illness, impairment and ageing can turn these occupations into challenges that reduce independence and undermine people's identity.
Working in different roles and settings, occupational therapists use activity therapeutically, supporting clients to recover valued occupations and, in turn, regain their independence and health.
A £5,000 per year training grant is available for students. Further information is available on the NHS Business Services website.

Why UWE Bristol?

BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) so you'll be eligible to apply for registration with them when you graduate, something you must do to practise in this field.
Focus on the relationship between occupation and health and wellbeing and gain the contemporary, evidence-based knowledge and skills you need to establish yourself as an occupational therapist.
Learn to work with clients, carers and other professionals to deliver safe, effective and ethical interventions supporting people to be independent in their occupations, and enjoy better health and wellbeing.
With a strong focus on employability, you'll become confident in applying your skills and knowledge to different settings and working with service users.
Get ready for practice in our specialist simulation facilities, dedicated skills suite and occupational therapy resource centre. Spend at least 1,000 hours on practice placements with regional health and social care providers.
As well as volunteering locally as part of Widening Occupation Weeks (WOW), you may have the opportunity to volunteer abroad or take part in an Erasmus international placement in your final year.
Work with a supportive and accessible academic team who are research active and have a wealth of clinical experience to share.

Where can it take me?

Occupational therapists are in demand across the UK.
Graduates usually work in primary and secondary healthcare, in the NHS, local authority social services and housing departments, independent and third sector organisations, education or research.
BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy is also recognised as an entry qualification in many other countries (although some may have extra professional registration criteria).

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2022		Open
jan 2022		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD$ 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD$ 13,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of the West of England - Bristol - Glenside Campus

CAD$ 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 17.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Higher Secondary School Certificate/Indian School Certificate (standard XII) from the following boards CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB with 65% including grade C in at least five subjects.
Higher Secondary School Certificate/Indian School Certificate - Standard XII from CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB: English Language - 70%

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Careers / Further study

Occupational therapists are in demand across the UK.
Choose from a variety of careers in the NHS, or health and social care organisations in the private and third sectors.
Work in the community or a hospital, in a GP practice, nursing home, school, prison, community centre or the occupational health department of a company.
Some graduates take research-based roles or work in education, and others continue studying on postgraduate courses.
Most students are in work or further study six months after graduating.

Get inspired

Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and find you graduate jobs, placements and global opportunities.
We can also help find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.
Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.

Read about a day in the life of an occupational therapist.

Read Andrew's experience of studying occupational therapy at UWE Bristol.

Find out more about occupational therapy careers on the Royal College of Occupational Therapists' website.

Professional accreditation

BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy at UWE Bristol is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), so you are eligible to apply for registration with them when you graduate.
It's also accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).

Placements

With around 1,000 hours of practice placements, you'll spend a third of the course applying your knowledge and building professional skills in the workplace.
We have excellent links with NHS trusts and health and social care employers throughout the South West. You'll get a broad range of practice experiences and be in a strong position for future employment.
Your practice educator, a qualified therapist, will assess and give you feedback during your placement, looking at how you interact with clients, families, carers and other healthcare professionals, and how you use your occupational therapy skills.

International opportunities

Get involved in volunteering opportunities both in the UK and abroad.
You can also apply for the opportunity to do your placement overseas through the Erasmus exchange programme.

Scholarships

UWE Bristol offers some scholarships for international undergraduate students
Please note: To be considered for a scholarship, you must hold an offer to study at the University and fulfil certain eligibility. The scholarship availability, amount and eligibility will depend on the country and/or region that you come from.

For the best chance of being considered for a scholarship, we recommend that you apply early for the course that you are interested in studying.

UWE Bristol offers a range of scholarships for international postgraduate students.
Please note: In order to apply for any UWE Bristol scholarships, you must have received an offer to study at UWE Bristol. Remember to apply for the course early to ensure your scholarship application can be considered.

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.