BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

**Why Occupational Therapy?**Our Occupational Therapy degree will prepare you for a successful career as an Occupational Therapist, helping you to create a ‘whole-person’ approach to manage a patient’s physical, psychological, social and environmental needs. The role of an Occupational Therapist is a rewarding one, and this course will give you the best head start possible to be able to provide patients with a renewed sense of purpose, opening up new horizons, and changing the way they feel about the future.You’ll learn about the core areas of occupational therapy and apply these to clinical situations. The course will include valuable placements in a variety of NHS, social care, charitable and private/ contemporary settings to give you a diverse experience to prepare for your future career as an Occupational Therapist. The course also benefits from using state-of-the-art facilities including rehabilitation spaces, a hospital ward, a skills laboratory, and a simulated ‘home’ environment. With the added benefit of being able to work alongside students from other allied health courses, you will have the opportunity to enhance your professional identity as an occupational therapist.This hands-on and rewarding course has been developed to cater to your needs perfectly. We will be seeking accreditation with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT), and on successful completion of the degree, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC and the RCOT. **Why University of Gloucestershire?**We’ve been using our expertise to support and inspire students since 1847. Join us and you will benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. Our vibrant and tight-knit community of over 10,000 students and staff paired with a wide variety of courses means you will have the best of both worlds – a diverse community of sports clubs, societies and activities while also benefiting from specialist lecturers who value you as an individual. Who Cares? We do. We care about our students and the planet. We listened to what our students value most, turning our prospectus digital and providing opportunities for them to protect the planet and move on to study in an environment that works hard to support future generations. As a result, we’re proud that the University of Gloucestershire has been judged the UK’s most sustainable university.Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the dynamic county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival. Many students gain valuable skills and experience working at these events alongside their studies.**After the course**Your story with us doesn’t end at graduation. Through our innovative Your Future Plan scheme, you will be supported to become the graduate that you want to be, making industry connections and taking part in placements and field trips that offer invaluable experience outside of the lecture theatre. We are proud of our record that 93% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study six months after completing their course*.*UK Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020.**Experience an open day**Book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay. Our open days have been designed to inform you, inspire you, and help you make the right decision about your next step. It’s your chance to see the university for yourself, get a real insight into what we're about and meet your potential course tutors and lecturers. Our friendly student ambassadors will also be on hand to show you round your campus. **To find out mor