Modules

Year One 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. 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 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. 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 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. Have the opportunity (subject to availability) to undertake practice-based learning at an overseas university with which we have partnership agreements. For more information, see www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/exchanges-and-study-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 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. Have the opportunity (subject to availability) to undertake practice-based learning at an overseas university with which we have partnership agreements. For more information, see www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/exchanges-and-study-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 The modules listed here are correct at time of posting (Feb 2022) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2023. Please check back here for any updates

Assessment method

Our course is designed to allow you to get to know your peers and our staff, and build positive academic and professional relationships. Teaching and learning methods include interactive lectures, seminars, practical workshops, group work and self-directed learning. Outside timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning through independent study. For assessment, we focus less on written examinations and more on demonstrations of knowledge and understanding: reports, essays, presentations, oral and practical examinations, and creative assessments.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Health and Care Professions Council
• British Association of Occupational Therapists and College of Occupational Therapists

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