Occupational Therapy

About this course

Occupational therapy is built on the understanding that the ability to participate in everyday activities is central to human health and wellbeing. When illness, injury, disability, or the challenges of ageing disrupt a person's capacity to work, care for themselves, maintain relationships, or pursue what matters to them, occupational therapists are trained to intervene, adapting activities, environments, and support strategies to restore as much function and independence as possible. It is a profession that combines clinical knowledge with creativity and a deep respect for individual lives. At Southampton you will develop the knowledge and skills to support people with psychological, physical, or social needs across a wide range of settings. The programme covers human anatomy, physiology, psychology, neuroscience, occupational science, and the theoretical frameworks that underpin occup

Where its graduates go

The 2 largest scored destinations, covering 80% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Therapy professionals · 75% of graduatescards →

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