The human body is amazing but when things go wrong, either mentally or physically, people often aren’t able to do activities that matter to them. What are the barriers to activity? Are there ways to overcome these barriers? These are the questions you’ll be finding the answers to as an Occupational Therapist.
At Brunel you’ll be integrating theory with practice. You’ll learn to examine the physical, psychological and contextual aspects of a patient. This can be from the acute stage through to the general rehabilitation in the community. You’re encouraged to be creative in your approach and to develop ways to solve their problems. For instance you could be helping someone who has had an amputation to use a wheelchair and identifying ways to have their kitchen adapted. On the course you’ll be encouraged to use your own skills and hobbies to aid rehabilitation. This can be anything from art or music to hair braiding.
You’ll learn to use research and literature and to look at evidence to help your understanding of a patient’s condition. Eventually you’ll learn the skills to create your own research.
Brunel is ranked first in London for Occupational Therapy in The Complete University Guide 2019. If you’re positive, a motivator, good at coming up with solutions to problems and looking for a career that’s rewarding and really makes a difference to people’s lives then this is the course for you.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Compulsory Modules
- Core Professional Skills 1
- Human Sciences
- Knowledge and Skills for Occupational Therapy
- Practice Placement 1
- Preparation for FHEQ Level 5 Studies
- Professional Development
Year 2
Compulsory Modules
- Core Professional Skills 2
- Evidence-Based Occupational Therapy
- Occupations for Health and Wellbeing
- Practice Placement 2
- Practice Placement 3
- Theory of Occupation
Year 3
Compulsory Modules
- Core Professional Skills 3
- Occupational Therapy Provision and Service Development
- Practice Placement 4
- Professional Practice
- Research in Occupational Therapy
- Research Methods
Course Details – Assessment Method
As you progress through your degree studies, your performance in all modules will be assessed. A variety of assessment tools are used, reflecting the variation in subject studies. These include written examinations, essays and reports, together with practical presentations. You will be assessed on each practice placement and must pass these in order to graduate.
Assessments during year 2 and year 3 studies will determine the classification of degree that you will be awarded.
As in all universities, Brunel assessments are subject to review by external examiners to ensure that common standards are maintained across all degrees.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
B920
Institution code:
B84
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including grade B or above in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology. General Studies is not accepted.
in Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways)/Health and Social Care/ Sport and Exercise Science (RQF) plus A level grade B in any subject or Distinction Distinction in any subject with A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Psychology/Health and Social Care/Sociology/Physical Education
Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Health Science, Health Professions, Health and Social Care, Health Studies, Medicine, Medical Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Science or Science in Health Professions with 45 credits at Level 3.
including grade B or above in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology
in Health and Social Care or Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways) only
in Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways)/Health and Social Care plus A level grades BB in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BB including Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Psychology/Health and Social Care/Sociology/Physical Education
in Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways)/Health and Social Care/ Sport and Exercise Science (RQF) plus A level grade B in any subject or Distinction Distinction in any subject with A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Psychology/Health and Social Care/Sociology/Physical Education
in Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways)/Health and Social Care/ Sport and Exercise Science (RQF) plus A level grade B in any subject or Distinction Distinction in any subject with A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Psychology/Health and Social Care/Sociology/Physical Education
including Higher Level 5 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology
in Health and Social Care, Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways) or Sport and Exercise Science (RQF)
from 5 higher subjects including Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology
in Health and Social Care, Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways) or Sport and Exercise Science (RQF)
in Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways)/Health and Social Care/Sport and Exercise Science (RQF)
plus A level grades BB in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BB including Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Psychology/Health and Social Care/Sociology/Physical Education
in Applied Science (including all Applied Science Pathways)/Health and Social Care plus A level grades BB in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BB including Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Psychology/Health and Social Care/Sociology/Physical Education
including grade M2 or above in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
7.0
with no less than 6.5 in each subsection
Institution's Own Test
with no less than 65% in each subsection
TOEFL (iBT)
100.0
with a minimum of 20 in all subsections
PTE Academic
64.0
with a minimum of 58 in all sub scores
Brunel University London - English Language Requirements
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