Course Overview

The human body is amazing but when things go wrong, either mentally or physically, people often aren’t able to do activities that matter to them. What are the barriers to activity? Are there ways to overcome these barriers? These are the questions you’ll be finding the answers to as an Occupational Therapist.

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 the 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 in people’s lives then this is the course for you.

General Eligibility

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

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

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM in Health and Social Care or Applied Science, with an A-level at grade B.

• BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in Health and Social Care or Applied Science, with A-level grades BC.

• International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points including 5 in Higher Level Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 4 or HL 4.

• Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in  Health Science, Health Professions, Health and Social Care, Health Studies, Medicine, Medical Science, Nursing, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Science or Science in Health Professions with 45 credits.

• T levels: Merit overall in Health, Healthcare Science and Science

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• • IELTS: 7 (min 6.5 in all areas)

  • Pearson: 64 (59 in all subscores)

  • BrunELT: 68% (63% in all areas)

  • TOEFL: 98 (min 23 in all areas)