Occupational Therapy (Extended Degree) - BSc (Hons)

Northumbria University, Newcastle

**Study to become a registered occupational therapist through a course designed with people, communities and lived experience at its heart.** You'll have the opportunity to work alongside Occupational Therapy practitioners, educators and researchers to develop practical skills in assessment, intervention and evidence-based reasoning. You’ll study core concepts of occupation, health, and wellbeing whilst building expertise in clinical practice. This course requires 1,000 hours of successful practice-based learning across NHS, social care, education and community settings and experience diverse placement opportunities, including specialist areas aligned to your interests. Successful completion prepares you to apply for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration with the knowledge, skills and values needed for compassionate, ethical and contemporary occupational therapy practice. This Occupational Therapy course is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), reflecting its academic quality and relevance to the discipline.

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