Occupational Therapy

University of Gloucestershire

Occupational therapists take a ‘whole-person approach’ to manage health and wellbeing. They work with adults and children of all ages with a wide range of conditions, including mental health illness, physical illness or learning disabilities. They empower people to facilitate recovery and overcome barriers which prevent them from doing the activities or occupations that matter to them. Their support can make a real difference, giving people a renewed sense of purpose, opening up new horizons, and changing the way they feel about the future. On this course you’ll study the core areas of occupational therapy and apply these to clinical situations in a hands-on programme. Your will study will include placements in a variety of NHS, social care, charitable and private / contemporary settings to give you a diverse experience to prepare for your future career as an occupational therapist. The course benefits from using state of the art facilities including rehabilitation spaces, a hospital ward, a skills laboratory, and a simulated ‘home’ environment. You’ll learn in our state-of-the-art FutureSim simulation facility, where you’ll benefit from cutting-edge, AI-enabled simulation environments and practise realistic clinical scenarios using the same tools and technologies as healthcare professionals.

University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a vibrant, close-knit and diverse community where small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors ensure students receive guidance and support from day one. UoG has been offering a wide range of degrees, courses and apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1847. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study.

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– if you're not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching (eligibility conditions apply). 2.

– we guarantee all first-year students’ accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at. 3.

– offering thousands of placements, internships, clubs and societies to help students find their community and build valuable experience and career connections.

95% of our graduates are in work or further study and courses at UoG are designed in collaboration with industry partners and benefit from the professional experience and expertise of its staff. This approach ensures students gain practical, relevant knowledge that prepares them for real-world careers.

Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course*. *Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers.

Home to 11,300 students and 900 staff across four campuses, University of Gloucestershire offers dynamic learning environments on the edge of the Cotswolds, the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With over 45 festivals each year, global business placements nearby and more than 500 bars, clubs and pubs, Cheltenham is known as the ‘Festival Town’, while Gloucester blends rich history with a modern city feel, from its iconic cathedral to its famous docks.

Come and explore our campuses, facilities, teaching areas and accommodation. Book to come to an open day at glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay.