Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship BSc Hons

The Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons) course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of occupational therapy practice while working in a health or social care role. The course follows an apprenticeship model, with participants working in their host organization and attending university placements. The course is progressively demanding, and graduates can apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. The course involves working with people of all ages, assessing their needs, and developing interventions. The course also includes a purpose-built skills lab, interprofessional learning, and research projects. The University's new Daphne Steele Building will open in 2024, providing students with specialist clinical teaching facilities and research facilities.

• BBBat A Level in a health-related subject preferred.
• Meritat T Level in Health or Healthcare Science.
• DDMin BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science.
• NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at Grade B.
• Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit.
• Age requirement: at least 16 years old, employed in a Health or Social Care setting, and supported by employer.
• Employment in a relevant role relevant to the apprenticeship for more than 30 hours per week in England.
• Living in the EEA for the past 3 years and currently residing in the UK.
• Pay more than the Apprenticeship National Minimal Wage.
• Understanding of the Occupational Therapy profession.
• GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics at grade 4 or above.
• Eligibility as outlined in ESFA’s Funding Rules.
• Rehabilitation of Offenders form, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health clearances.
• Self-declaration at the start of each year confirming no previous fitness to practice concerns or a criminal record.
• Initial Needs Assessment.
• Meeting the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
• Compliance with University regulations regarding conduct.
• Minimum English Language qualification: IELTS 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent.

This course offers career opportunities in Occupational Therapy in NHS, private, and voluntary healthcare services, as well as diversification into related areas like healthcare management, education, or research.