Occupational Therapy

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Birmingham Newman University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Open days

13Jul

Birmingham Newman University - Open Day

Undergraduate

17Aug

Birmingham Newman University - Clearing Open Day

Undergraduate

Course summary

The curriculum has been designed to reflect the dynamic and evolving role of the Occupational Therapist. With our commitment to inter-professional learning, you will learn from and with other health care professionals to enhance your practice and person centred care. You will learn from a highly experienced and passionate teaching team who will provide support you to help you to achieve your ambition. We work with a number of practice partners to give you essential practical experience across a range of settings. You will benefit from our new clinical skills suite including a state-of-the-art immersive lab. Our Occupational Therapy programme is subject to accreditation by the Health and Care Professions Council. You will study a range of modules including Introduction to Professional Health Care Practice, Human Function in Health and Disease, Collaborative Care and Empowering Self and Others. Modules covering specialist areas of practice across the lifespan combine to cover all the components required to be eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist. Practice Placements in each of the three years of study will enable you develop a range of core skills required for professional practice.

Modules

Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details.

Assessment method

Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

Course does not award QTS

How to apply

31Jan

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:: N36

Campus name:: Birmingham Newman University

Campus code:: N

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

International applicants

This course is currently unable to accept applications from international learners.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

Standard 3-year entry requirements UCAS Tariff: 112 points A Level: Grade profile of BBC BTEC: Grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended National Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. T-levels: A T-level in Health or Science preferably with an overall Merit grade. Other Level 3 qualifications are also accepted for entry. Please contact the admissions team for further information. Graduate Entry: A 2:2 or above in a related area will also be considered. Plus: GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Maths grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent Applicants must have achieved these before commencing on the three year programme. Applicants will also be required to be successful at a values based in-person interview. All applicants for professional health programmes must undergo additional screening to ensure their suitability. Screening includes assessment of disclosure and barring service (DBS) status; as well as occupational health checks. Occupational health assessments ensure that applicants are fit to fulfil the demands of placements

GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Maths grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent Applicants must have achieved these before commencing on the three year programme. Applicants will also be required to be successful at a values based in-person interview. Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details. All applicants for professional health programmes must undergo additional screening to ensure their suitability. Screening includes assessment of disclosure and barring service (DBS) status; as well as occupational health checks. Occupational health assessments ensure that applicants are fit to fulfil the demands of placements.

Additional entry requirements

Health checks

As part of the Health Clearance Checks, you are required to provide information about your immunity and vaccination status for this course. Candidates must prove they have been immunised against Rubella, Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B. We strongly recommend that all successful applicants (unless exempt on medical grounds) receive a full course of COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations before commencing the course. Candidates must receive a satisfactory occupational health clearance before commencing the course

Interview

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland	£9250	Year 1
England	£9250	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250	Year 1
Scotland	£9250	Year 1
Wales	£9250	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9250	Year 1

Additional fee information

The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, on enrolment and in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).