Course Summary

**About This Course** As a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT), you’ll need to work in close collaboration with other healthcare professionals, which is why our programme has a strong inter-professional focus, embodying the principles that facilitate effective teamwork. You’ll develop a professional identity of your own, while gaining a greater awareness of the roles and responsibilities of all partners in health and social care. Throughout the course you’ll share modules with physiotherapy and speech and language therapy students. And you’ll take part in small teaching groups, allowing you to get involved with a close-knit student body and supportive learning culture. Hands-on practice is vital, so you will have practice placement experiences throughout your three years with us. We ensure you get a varied experience with a mixture of both physical and mental health placements. Highlights of Occupational Therapy at UEA Our three-year course, which is fully approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), ensures you are: Able to practice autonomously, using your knowledge and skills to make complex decisions while critically evaluating your own practice A lifelong learner, capable of using reflective practice within a framework of continuing professional development An active research consumer, basing your practice on high-quality research evidence, and able to contribute towards the culture of enquiry within the profession Flexible, innovative and responsive to change, able to manage yourself and others within shifting contexts of health, social care and education, enhancing service development while ensuring quality and productivity Able to work safely and effectively within your scope of practice, understanding the impact of culture, equality and diversity so you act in the best interests of service users at all times Proactive in leadership and the management of others A skilled team member, operating effectively within interdisciplinary and multi-agency environments **Overview** Choose to study Occupational therapy and you will be taking the first step towards an exciting and rewarding profession that focuses on developing extraordinary partnerships with people and making lasting, positive changes to their lives by empowering them to reach their maximum potential. By entering onto our three-year course, you will develop the skills required to help people to conquer their difficulties. Occupational therapists play a critical role in helping people of all ages to overcome challenges caused by illness, ageing or an accident, so that they can continue with the occupations that are important to them. As well as giving you a solid and varied academic grounding, our programme will provide you with early patient contact and access to superb facilities, including our anatomy room and assistive technology suite. These will help you develop the practical skills which will prove vital to making your career a success. **Disclaimer** Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider’s website: **www.uea.ac.uk**

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: E14

Campus Name: Main Site

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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

in a Health, Care or Science subject.

Or ABC. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.

A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.

If no GCSE equivalent qualifications are held, offer will also include Mathematics, English Language and science requirements.

in a Health, Care or Science subject.

Principal subjects and A Level combinations are considered - please contact us.

GCSE requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C including English Language, Mathematics and a science. We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk or email admissions@uea.ac.uk Selection is also by interview. Any offer made will be subject to a satisfactory second reference, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service screening, Occupational Health check and acceptance of Regional Clinical Placements.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-occupational-therapy

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing) at the following level: • IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 in each component)

We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details.

Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
International 18000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee, whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

Provider information

Norwich Research Park
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Norwich
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