Occupational Therapy

To prepare for your future as an Occupational Therapist your studies will include practice placements in a variety of NHS and private voluntary independent health and care settings, which will give you a breadth of diverse experiences to meet Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) requirements for the role. 

You will have the opportunity to experience the diverse nature of the profession by undertaking regular placements spanning health and social care, charities, and contemporary emerging areas of practice.  Placements will be full time blocks of 4, 6 or 11 weeks, depending on the level of study.

The School of Health and Social Care at University of Gloucestershire, work closely with Practice Placement Partners across Gloucestershire and neighbouring or wider associated counties to support practice-based learning placement experiences in central environments and across community services.  Travel to and from placement will be required for the duration of your course. 

We pride ourselves in making your ongoing development a major focus, not just academically, but also personally and professionally whilst on placement – as such, all students have access to a personal tutor and linked placement tutor.

Useful links

NHS Allied Health Professions – Occupational Therapist

Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)

NHS Careers – Occupational Therapist

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)