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Sheffield Hallam University: Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)
| Institution | Sheffield Hallam University |
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| Department | College of Health Wellbeing and Life Sciences |
| Web | http://www.shu.ac.uk |
| Telephone | (+44) 0114 225 5533 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.
Course summary - Address the complex occupational challenges people experience every day.
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Think critically to develop future services.
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Complete four placements – three part-time and one full-time.
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Collaborate with students across other health programmes.
The course combines an integrated educational approach in both academic and practice environments. You’ll build your competence in both theoretical and practical aspects of practice. You’ll also prepare for the changing face of health and social care, to help you meet the needs of people across communities.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
On this course you'll benefit from an eclectic approach to teaching. With a combination of active, problem-based and enquiry-based learning, we’ll simulate authentic, real-life scenarios across the modules you study. There are no exams within this course. Instead we focus on your personal development through reflective practice, skills and employability.
You learn through
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practice-based learning in a variety of health and social care settings
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group work
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lectures and seminars
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simulated and practical workshops
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academic study and coursework
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conducting research through a planned dissertation
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action learning sets
Work placements
You’ll apply the theory you study to practice-based learning experiences. Here you’ll develop critical and ethical approaches to your practice – preparing you to become a life-long, competent professional. The experiences you’re provided with are compulsory to achieve the course’s practice-based learning outcomes.
These experiences will help you build your skills, confidence, creativity, resilience, integrity, and curiosity. They’ll take place in different practice-based learning environments – reflecting the range of ways services are currently delivered. This might include simulated learning and virtual placements, alongside real-world experience of services delivered face to face to service users.
We’ll ensure the practice-based learning element of your course complies with the requirements of the Professional and Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) which governs the occupational therapy profession. So by the end of your course, you’ll have the opportunity to show that you meet the requirements to register as an occupational therapist.
Future careers
This course allows you to apply for registration with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) – and to find careers as an occupational therapist in a wide range of health, social care, voluntary and independent sector environments. Graduates have secured positions across the UK and international locations.
Previous graduates for this course have gone on to work for
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the NHS
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the Education Authority
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charities
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the independent private sector
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the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
Where will I study?
You study at Collegiate Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You need a first degree recognised in the UK at 2:1 or above in a related subject for example psychology, sociology, biology, health sciences and humanities. Applicants with a 2:2 in the above subjects will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants who have a 2:1 in a subject other than those above will also be considered on an individual basis which would take into relevant subjects studied at level 3. or a professional qualification at degree level such as teaching, nursing, social work or an allied health profession **GCSEs in** -Science at grade C or 4 or equivalents -OCR Science level 2 -Level 2 Key Skills/ Application of Number/ Grade D at GSCE Maths/ ----Level 2 Maths credits from an Access course -Level 2 Literacy **Helping your application succeed** **Experience** Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings is essential when applying to a health or social care course. This is so you will have an understanding of the diversity of the population who access health and social care. It is important to be able to understand and explain how your experiences relate to the activities and qualities which are required for the profession at your interview. **Reference** You must provide a reference from a current or recent employer or educational institution. **Interview** If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to an online interview. To confirm your identity on the day please bring a valid form of photo ID with you. View our interview guidance to ensure you understand the interviews process and how you can prepare for this. **Course enrolment - professional requirements** Before enrolling you must fully declare the following information on the pre-admission declaration form provided during the admissions process: -unfiltered criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. For further information on unfiltered offences please see the Disclosure and Barring Service website. **Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Criminal Record Check** - you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record check prior to or during the enrolment week of your course. This will be provided by the University free of charge. **Occupational Health Screening** You will need to undertake occupational health screening to determine your suitability to undertake the course. This will be provided by the University free of charge. As part of this assessment you are expected to provide all relevant, truthful and accurate information to ensure a safe environment for yourself and service users. |
| Location | Collegiate Crescent Campus Collegiate Crescent Sheffield S10 2BP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You need a first degree recognised in the UK at 2:1 or above in a related subject for example psychology, sociology, biology, health sciences and humanities. Applicants with a 2:2 in the above subjects will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants who have a 2:1 in a subject other than those above will also be considered on an individual basis which would take into relevant subjects studied at level 3. or a professional qualification at degree level such as teaching, nursing, social work or an allied health profession **GCSEs in** -Science at grade C or 4 or equivalents -OCR Science level 2 -Level 2 Key Skills/ Application of Number/ Grade D at GSCE Maths/ ----Level 2 Maths credits from an Access course -Level 2 Literacy **Helping your application succeed** **Experience** Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings is essential when applying to a health or social care course. This is so you will have an understanding of the diversity of the population who access health and social care. It is important to be able to understand and explain how your experiences relate to the activities and qualities which are required for the profession at your interview. **Reference** You must provide a reference from a current or recent employer or educational institution. **Interview** If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to an online interview. To confirm your identity on the day please bring a valid form of photo ID with you. View our interview guidance to ensure you understand the interviews process and how you can prepare for this. **Course enrolment - professional requirements** Before enrolling you must fully declare the following information on the pre-admission declaration form provided during the admissions process: -unfiltered criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. For further information on unfiltered offences please see the Disclosure and Barring Service website. **Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Criminal Record Check** - you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record check prior to or during the enrolment week of your course. This will be provided by the University free of charge. **Occupational Health Screening** You will need to undertake occupational health screening to determine your suitability to undertake the course. This will be provided by the University free of charge. As part of this assessment you are expected to provide all relevant, truthful and accurate information to ensure a safe environment for yourself and service users. |
| Location | Collegiate Crescent Campus Collegiate Crescent Sheffield S10 2BP |
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