Overview

Occupational therapists empower individuals, groups and communities to participate in the everyday occupations that are central to their health and well-being, to their sense of who they are, and to the life they want to lead.

This course aims to provide you with the knowledge, skills and experience required to practise as an occupational therapist, through academic study and professional practice placements You will learn about the power of occupation to transform people’s lives; you will be supported to develop a professional approach that is compassionate and respectful; to think in creative ways to develop sustainable solutions to complex problems and you will have the opportunity to develop effective leadership and communication skills.

Successful completion of our BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy will provide you with an academic qualification, and eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council to practise as an occupational therapist (membership and registration fees may apply). Our course is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and successful completion therefore confers eligibility to apply for membership of the RCOT and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (membership and registration fees may also apply) which can assist you to make the most of national and global professional opportunities

A distinctive feature of our course is our approach to teaching & learning: State-of-the-art simulation facilities will enable you to practise occupational therapy skills in realistic settings. We are proud of our creative approach to assessment which aims to provide you with varied opportunities to demonstrate knowledge and skills in areas relevant to practice. Service user involvement in the teaching and learning process provides you with real-world experience and feedback. There are also opportunities for collaborative learning with students undertaking other professional healthcare courses at Coventry University.

A degree in occupational therapy opens the door to a wide range of rewarding career options. Our course is ranked in the Top 10 for occupational therapy in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2021 and our strong focus on employability means that career options for our graduates are excellent.

Course information

Our course aims to develop you in to an occupational therapist who is capable of being flexible and adaptable in response to evolving healthcare provision, whilst upholding professional standards of practice.

Your learning experience through academic study and professional practice placements* will support you to adopt the professional values and behaviours expected of an occupational therapist such as empowering service users, collaborative working, ethical decision-making, and delivering and evaluating interventions based upon the best available evidence.

Throughout the course you will also be supported to take responsibility for your personal and professional development, for example through discussions with your Academic and Personal Tutor, opportunities for reflection, and supervision with your professional practice educators. The skills you develop are intended to lay the foundations for your continuing professional development throughout your future occupational therapy career.