BSc Occupational Therapy

The BSc Occupational Therapy course at University of Essex equips students with necessary skills to help people overcome life challenges. This includes assisting people who struggle with physical or mental health issues, in order to enable them act as fully and independently as possible. This degree course is designed following guidelines from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.Course Content: The topics studied in this course include the human function, the therapeutic processes, and the principle of helping people to overcome hurdles. The course's hands-on approach allows students to practice key skills in Occupational Therapy suites and undertake placement activities in East Anglia.Key Modules: The course has a wide range of modules such as Fundamentals of Human Function, Therapeutic Processes and Communication, Occupational Therapy Practice and Learning, Enabling Occupation, Evidence-based practice and research in health care, Valuing and developing self and others for professional practice, among others.Accreditations: The BSc Occupational Therapy degree is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This course is also accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.Future Careers: With this course, graduates have opportunities to pursue a rewarding career in the health and social care sectors, including working within hospitals, community services, schools, charities and private sector organisations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.