This course will prepare you to help people deal with life challenges including ill-health, disability, and social problems. You’ll learn how everyday activities can be used and adapted creatively to promote health, wellbeing and a satisfying lifestyle, so that you graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective occupational therapist. We’re very proud of our National Student Survey (NSS) 2019 return showing that 87 per cent of students that responded were satisfied with the quality of the course, and 97 per cent agreed that staff are good at explaining things.Occupational therapists work with people who are having difficulty in completing the everyday things that are important to them, which can vary. Their work is based on what their service users identify. They support individuals at home, in work and at leisure, by creating bespoke treatment programmes for people of all ages. Occupational therapists make a difference to people’s lives by enabling people to live with more confidence by promoting health and wellbeing.Occupational therapists make a difference to people’s lives across a variety of settings. The type of illness or injury they work with varies, it is dependent upon the setting and whether the person is having difficulty doing the things that are important to them as a result of the illness or injury.A wide range of teaching and learning methods and assessments are used to suit all learning styles.Experience problem-based learning designed to be practical and close to real-life issues faced by occupational therapists.Interprofessional learning will prepare you for practice.You will study a broad range of cutting edge theory and research from occupational science and occupational therapy.You will benefit from accreditation by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.Experience practice placements to develop a range of core skills required for professional practice.From 2023, students in Plymouth can train and practice their professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.Our programme is delivered by a team of well-published, internationally recognised, research-active occupational therapists.3 years (with placements) Full Time.