Occupational Therapy

About this course

Occupational therapy is a health and social care profession grounded in the idea that being able to engage in meaningful occupation, whether work, leisure, self-care, or social activity, is fundamental to human wellbeing. Occupational therapists support people of all ages who are experiencing difficulties in participating in the activities that matter to them, whether as a result of physical illness or injury, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, or the challenges of ageing. The profession works by understanding the relationship between the person, their environment, and the occupations they wish or need to carry out, and by modifying any of these three elements to enable greater participation. At the University of Salford, this three-year full-time programme prepares you to meet the contemporary needs of diverse populations across a range of settings. You will study the the

Where its graduates go

The 4 largest scored destinations, covering 105% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 8 / 100Therapy professionals · 90% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 5% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Nursing Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 5 / 100Elementary occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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