BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Bachelor's degree at Brunel University of London

This initial module helps students become aware of the profession of occupational therapy and the theory that guides it, including occupational science. There is a focus on what being a professional means and why people engage in occupations to enrich their lives. The module includes 70 hours of volunteering experience in the community, to inform reflection about professional communication skills and the importance of engaging in occupations, alongside personal development.

In this module students start to explore occupational therapy theory to understand the biological, social and psychological challenges of aging including common physical, mental health and social issues experienced by older people. Study will help students understand how occupational therapists work with older people and their carers, to help them maintain, build and learn new ways to engage in valued occupations both at home and in the community. Students learn about evidence based occupational

Students continue to study occupational therapy theory, here to explore a range of biological, social and psychological challenges experienced by working age adults. Theory and practical skills sessions help students develop more understanding about how occupational therapists can work with adults to maintain, build and learn new ways to enhance their occupations at work, home and in leisure settings. Underlying sciences in this and other enabling occupation modules include anatomy, mental healt

This module introduces students to understanding the importance of research and other forms of professional evidence that inform their practice and approach to academic study. The learning helps students become confident in finding, reading and interpreting the right kind of quality evidence to support their learning about occupational therapy.

This small module prepares students for live placement settings with members of the public by ensuring they meet the necessary conduct, health and training requirements for placement. There is a 40 hour simulated placement experience to rehearse some of the skills, examine fundamental knowledge for practice and explore the demands of working in an occupational therapy environment.

This placement module is for students who have suceeded in placement 1A. Students will spend 4 weeks in a professional occupational therapy setting with a registered occupational therapist, who is their practice placement educator. The placement allows students opportunities to see and participate in occupational therapy in that setting, as well as engage with professional supervision and feedback.

This module enables students to focus on the skills that are needed to work well with a range of people, including understanding group dynamics. The advantages of working with colleagues from other professions and agencies will be highlighted. The module includes 90 hours of volunteering experience in the community, which will inform reflection and personal development about the importance of using occupation with people accessing occupational therapy services.

In this module, students are encouraged to take a public health perspective to working with groups and communities, helping their health and wellbeing from an occupational perspective. Students are encouraged to think broadly about developments in the profession, and consider co-production methods to working in diverse settings with people who have needs in common. Whether working with communities at a local, national or international setting, this module enables students to focus on a group or

Students examine occupational therapy theory alongside developmental, biological, social and psychological challenges for children and young people. Theory and practical skills sessions help students develop their existing understanding and apply this to the work of the occupational therapist when helping younger people to gain occupational independence at school, home and in leisure or play settings. Underlying sciences include a focus on child development as well as guiding principles for work

This module builds on developing understanding of research methods and other means of gathering evidence in practice settings, such as service evaluations and audits in occupational therapy. The module is designed to help students think about how research is designed and what reasoning guides those decisions.

Students will spend 12 weeks in a professional occupational therapy setting with a registered occupational therapist, who is their practice placement educator. The placement allows students opportunities to be involved in offering occupational therapy services, apply the theory they have learnt and work alongside people using the service, their carers and colleagues. They will engage with professional reflection, supervision and feedback.

This module enables students to think about the organisational structures that shape how occupational therapy services are delivered and what policy, legislation and professional guidance influence this. Examining leadership skills will inform students to appreciate expectations to become leaders at a qualified level with the resilience required to work along change, provide a quality occupational therapy service, be aware of the impact of digitalisation and be both effective and efficient.

Students use this module to explore some specialised areas of practice that can shape their career development when they become experienced occupational therapists. As well as developing a project to examine a speciality of their choice, students will have practical skills sessions to experience some specialise techniques and discuss their application within occupational therapy.

This module allows students to work collegiately alongside colleagues and with a research supervisor in formulating a research protocol. They will used confident reasoning to select and justify a suitable research method for a chosen research project of interest to occupational therapists. The module is designed to help students think about the logistics of research and its ethical implications.

On this module, students will further develop their clinical skills. Students will utilise and build on knowledge and skills from previous placements and taught modules. Students will develop an increasing level of autonomy along with an understanding of their professional limitations, accountability and professional role within a healthcare team. Inter-professional communication, clinical leadership and effective transferable skills will be developed as the student acquires the skills necessary

This module encourages students to look beyond graduation. With emphasis on the professional obligations of qualified practice and career development, the module will enable students to be proactive in securing their first post as competent practitioners. The module helps equip students with the knowledge required to inform their continuing professional development and lifelong learning.