About the course

At Brunel you’ll be integrating theory with practice. You’ll learn to examine the physical, psychological and contextual aspects of a patient. This can be from the acute stage through to the general rehabilitation in the community. You’re encouraged to be creative in your approach and to develop ways to solve their problems. For instance you could be helping someone who has had an amputation to use a wheelchair and identifying ways to have their kitchen adapted. On the course you’ll be encouraged to use your own skills and hobbies to aid rehabilitation. This can be anything from art or music to hair braiding. You’ll learn to use research and literature and to look at evidence to help your understanding of a patient’s condition. Eventually you’ll learn the skills to create your own research. If you’re positive, a motivator, good at coming up with solutions to problems and looking for a career that’s rewarding and really makes a difference to people’s lives then this is the course for you.

　　Careers and your future

　　After graduating you are eligible to apply for registration with the UK Health and Care Professions Council in order to practise as an occupational therapist. You’ll be able to work in areas such as physical rehabilitation, mental health settings, with children in schools or clinics and with people with learning disabilities, based at a hospital or as part of a community reablement team. As well as opportunities to work in the health and social care sector there’s also demand for occupational therapists in the voluntary sector, private practice, schools and industry. Some graduates go on to become case managers, expert witnesses, work with engineers to design equipment or start up their own business or private practice.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£64,410

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Uxbridge
Autumn (September), 2025	Uxbridge

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for Brunel University London

GCE A-level BBB, including a Grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care or Sociology (General Studies not accepted).

　　BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDD in Health and Social Care or Applied Science.

　　BTEC Level 3 Diploma DD in Health and Social Care or Applied Science, with an A-level at grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care or Sociology.

　　BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in Health and Social Care or Applied Science, with A-level grades BB, to include: Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care or Sociology.

　　International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points including 5 in Higher Level Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care or Sociology.

　　Access to Higher Education Diploma Complete and pass a related subject Access course with 45 credits at level 3 with Merits in all units.

　　IELTS: 7 (min 6.5W, 6.5L, 6.5R, 6.5S)

　　TOEFL iBT - 100

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 98.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Brunel University London. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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