Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons)

This programme is designed for students who want to support people of all ages in overcoming physical, mental, or social challenges that affect their ability to carry out everyday activities. It focuses on enabling independence, improving quality of life, and promoting wellbeing through practical, person-centred care.

At Teesside University, students study core areas such as human anatomy and physiology, psychology, occupational therapy theory, rehabilitation techniques, and health and social care practice. The course helps students understand how illness, injury, or disability can affect daily living.

Students learn how to assess individual needs and develop tailored intervention plans that help people regain or improve their independence in activities such as self-care, work, and leisure.

The programme also explores mental health, disability studies, public health, and social inclusion. Students gain insight into how environmental and social factors influence a person’s ability to participate in everyday life.

Practical learning is central to the course, with placements in hospitals, community health services, rehabilitation centres, and social care settings. These real-world experiences help students develop professional competence and confidence.

Key skills developed include communication, empathy, problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. These are essential for working effectively with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Teesside University provides modern simulation facilities, experienced academic staff, and practice-based learning aligned with UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards. The course ensures students are fully prepared for professional registration.

Graduates can work as occupational therapists in hospitals, community health services, mental health services, rehabilitation centres, and social care organisations.

• Study human health, anatomy, and psychology
• Learn occupational therapy theory and practice
• Develop rehabilitation and care planning skills
• Gain hands-on experience through clinical placements
• Understand disability and social inclusion
• Work with patients across all age groups
• Build communication and empathy skills
• Learn evidence-based therapeutic practice
• Use modern healthcare simulation training
• Prepare for HCPC registration and therapy careers

Teesside University offers a range of scholarships for eligible international students in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential. These awards are designed to support high-performing applicants by reducing tuition fees during their studies.

The Global Excellence Scholarship provides a £2,000 tuition fee waiver for the first full academic year and is available to eligible students enrolling on foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes.

The University also offers a prestigious Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship, awarding a one-time £7,000 tuition fee waiver to exceptional international applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic ability, leadership qualities, and the potential to make a positive global impact. Please note that applications for the September 2026 intake are now closed.

All scholarship awards are applied directly as tuition fee waivers, helping to reduce the overall cost of studying at Teesside University.