Occupational Therapy

About this course

Occupational Therapy is a healthcare profession that helps people whose ability to engage in the activities that matter to them has been affected by illness, injury, disability, or mental health challenges. The underlying principle is that meaningful activity, or occupation in the professional sense, is central to human health and wellbeing. When people lose the ability to do the things they need, want, or are expected to do, occupational therapists work with them to restore, develop, or adapt that capacity. The profession works across a remarkable range of settings, from acute hospital wards and community rehabilitation to schools, prisons, mental health services, and workplaces. At Swansea University, this three-year full-time programme equips you with the expertise to begin your career in this diverse and rewarding profession. You will build the knowledge, skills, and experience to b

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 80% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 0% of graduatescards →
• 10 / 100Health associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Other Health Professionals · 60% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Therapy professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 0% of graduatescards →

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