Year One
You will:
complete a six-week placement;
study a range of modules that provide you with the knowledge and concepts that are foundational to occupational therapy practice;
be introduced to different perspectives on occupation and its centrality in everyday life, as well as its relationship with health and wellbeing; and
develop skills in communication, information technology and academic study skills.
Modules
Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice
Personal Academic and Professional Development
Preparation for Practice-Based Learning
Practice-based Learning 1
Health Wellbeing and Participation in Occupation
Finding, Evaluating and Consuming Knowledge
Year Two
You will:
complete a six-week placement;
focus on occupational therapy processes (assessment, goal setting, intervention, evaluation) with individuals and communities;
explore disruption and deprivation of occupation (personal and contextual factors), across the life span; and
be introduced to aspects of public health and health promotion. This will be revisited in the later years.
Modules
Assessing, Analysing and Evaluating Occupational Needs, Performance and Participation
Developing Goals to Meet Occupational Needs
Facilitating Learning within Occupational Therapy
Developing, Delivering and Evaluating Occupation-Focused Interventions
Practice-based Learning 2
A learner who achieves 60% average in SCQF level 8 modules can remain on the MOccTher route. They may choose the BSc (Hons) route even if the 60% average has been achieved. All learners will be supported in making their decisions.
Year Three
You will:
complete a nine-week placement;
critically explore issues related to practice, theories and systems;
study the social construction and complexity of knowledge and practice;
develop further understanding of leadership, practice development and innovation in thinking and action; and
have the opportunity (subject to availability) to undertake practice-based learning at an overseas university with which we have partnership agreements. Learn more about exchanges and studying abroad.
Modules
BSc (Hons) route:
Elective Module
Occupational Therapy: Contexts, Collaborations and Communities
Practice-based Learning 3
Evaluating Occupational Therapy Practice
MOccTh route:
Elective Module
Occupational Therapy: Contexts, Collaborations and Communities
Practice-based Learning 3
Evaluating Occupational Therapy Practice
Research Methods
Year Four
You will:
complete a 10-week placement;
consolidate your master’s-level learning opportunities and build upon your previous knowledge and practice experiences in diverse and changing contexts;
participate in community partnership working, project development, leading to the completion of a dissertation, and deepening your leadership skills;
work alongside other health professionals - Interprofessional learning and working is an integral part of professional practice and will be incorporated throughout the course; and
have the opportunity (subject to availability) to undertake practice-based learning at an overseas university with which we have partnership agreements. Learn more about exchanges and studying abroad.
Modules
BSc (Hons) route:
Health Society and Occupation
Practice-based Learning 4
Dissertation Project
MOccTh route:
Health Society and Occupation
Practice-based Learning 4
Transforming Occupational Therapy Practice
Dissertation Project
NB The modules listed here are correct at time of posting (Feb 2023) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2024. Please check back here for any updates.
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