Occupational Therapy with Integrated Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

University of Plymouth

Our course equips you to support people facing challenges like ill-health, disability, and social issues, using everyday activities to promote health and wellbeing. This foundation course prepares you for the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree.

You’ll build strong skills in leadership, communication, and person-centred practice - core qualities that are embedded throughout the entire programme. This will prepare you to excel in a variety of roles across the NHS, private practice, social care, and education.

You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience through placements in a variety of diverse settings, including the NHS, community care, and social services - developing practical skills and confidence throughout every year of the programme.

Develop your professional healthcare skills in InterCity Place - our inspiring, purpose-built facility. Here, you’ll engage in problem-based learning and realistic clinical simulation scenarios, helping you prepare for placements and your future career.

- you're compassionate and dedicated to caring for people who need your help - you're a team player, ready to work with healthcare professionals, patients, and families - you want to make a difference to society through healthcare - you're committed to joining the ranks of registered Occupational Therapists making a difference.