Occupational therapists improve the quality of life for their clients
A range of teaching and assessment methods are used throughout the programme. These encompass working effectively with clients, their families and other health professionals, critically examining your own practice and managing your work competently. You will go on to develop the skills and knowledge you will need to work in a range of practice settings, and you will study the management and research skills required to equip you for future professional practice as a clinician, educator, evaluator and manager.
nationally recognised initiative has been supported by the Department of Health and is described as “leading edge”. It involves health professions students from the Universities of Southampton and Portsmouth.
This programme offers a combination of academic study and integrated fieldwork placements, which take place across a range of health and social care settings throughout the programme, starting in year one.
Strong links with local practitioners further enhance student learning
Students also participate in the interprofessional learning programme, where they have the opportunity to learn and work with other healthcare students, developing an understanding of the roles of different professionals while working on a range of health- and social care-related projects. This
Key facts Shared modules with physiotherapy and podiatry students, and an interprofessional learning initiative unique to health professions students at the Universities of Southampton and Portsmouth Academic staff are active researchers and experts in their fields
−− Management skills −− Professional practice −− Ethics
Career opportunities With a recognised increasing need for occupational therapists, due to an ageing population and to developments in health and social care, career prospects within the profession are excellent. Many students return to the University during their careers to continue their professional development. To meet this demand, the School offers short courses, MSc, PhD and clinical doctorate programmes on a full- and part-time basis.
Course and tuition fees for all UK/EU students are paid by the Department of Health
Typical course content −− Anatomy −− Physiology −− Psychology −− Sociology −− Physical rehabilitation −− Mental health −− Learning disabilities −− Research skills
What to do next Contact the School of Health Sciences for more information. A detailed course prospectus is available. School of Health Sciences Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5261 Email: healthsciences@ southampton.ac.uk www.southampton.ac.uk/ healthsciences