{"id":299,"date":"2025-09-14T20:49:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T19:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/?page_id=299"},"modified":"2025-09-18T15:29:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:29:14","slug":"occupational-therapy-bsc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/home\/occupational-therapy-bsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Occupational Therapy (BSc)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-b7bffe56 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"has-link-color alignwide wp-elements-60357b299c3efa9442271c6e358149d3 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-focus-color\">Occupational Therapy (BSc)<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-4-font-size\">Welcome to Occupational Therapy at Birmingham Newman University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We would like to extend our warmest welcome to you all as you join Birmingham Newman University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The teaching team are excited to meet you all and start working alongside you on your journey to becoming a qualified Occupational Therapist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During your first few days, we will introduce you other members of the School of Nursing and Allied Health (SoNAH) such as Ronnie Meechan (Head of SoNAH), Matthew Aldridge (Head of Placements and Simulation) and Annabel Masson (Head of subject Allied Health) as well as other members of the teaching team.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tTimetable\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>As part of the course, you will be provided with practice placements. Details regarding time commitment involved for these placements will be provided by the subject area at a later point.<\/p>\n\n<p>For on campus activities students are split into groups at enrolment. Each group will have its own timetable where some aspects can change on a weekly basis. Normally classes will be distributed across 3 to 4 days per week between 9am and 6pm.<\/p>\n\n<p>For Occupational Therapy the on-campus days in semester 1 are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Full details of your individual academic timetable, including Semester 2 timetable which may differ, will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed online enrolment and set up your student login.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPre-induction activities\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>We would like you to explore the different areas an Occupational Therapists can work in and have a think about what knowledge or experience you have with Occupational Therapists, as we will be discussing these during your induction phase.<\/p>\n\n<p>It may also be helpful for you to check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcot.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal College of Occupational Therapist website<\/a>&nbsp;for more information about the Occupational Therapy profession.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tInduction day\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Course start:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday 1 September<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Room: ST002<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT<\/strong>: Please bring your photo ID with you to complete the ID verification check for Student Finance confirmation.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong>&nbsp;Please bring your photo ID with you to complete the ID verification check for Student Finance confirmation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tYour teaching team\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sabrina Thomas \u2013 Senior Lecturer (Programme Lead) Occupational Therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clare Jones \u2013 Lecturer in Occupational Therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amal Ahmedi \u2013 Lecturer in Occupational Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tModule delivery\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>The teaching in the first year will cover four modules entitled:<\/p>\n\n<p>Foundations of occupational therapy practice<br>Understanding occupational performance<br>Introduction to healthcare practice<br>Health and wellbeing<br>The teaching in the first semester will be across three modules that will include classroom and practical sessions.<\/p>\n\n<p>We will be providing a blended learning approach with use of case-based studies and additional online resources.<\/p>\n\n<p>There will also be \u2018pre session\u2019 and post session work for you to complete independently to support your learning, but please be assured that we will be here to guide you to the right materials to support your learning and success.<\/p>\n\n<p>During the November of Semester 1, you will also experience your first practice based learning block \u2013 a 2 week \u2018care based placement\u2019 where you will have the opportunity to put theory into practice.<\/p>\n\n<p>Although your main timetabled days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during Semester 1, you will required to attend mandatory immunisation and training sessions which may take place on a Wednesday and Thursday.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--filled-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/paying-your-student-fees-2\/\"><span>Paying your student fees<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/your-online-enrolment\/\"><span>Online enrolment<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome Week Services Fair \u2013 Your Chance to Meet the Teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of your induction to Birmingham Newman University, our Services Fair is your opportunity to meet the teams who will support you throughout your studies and explore the services available to help you succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dates &amp; Times<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 September \u2013 11am \u2013 2pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 &amp; 5 September \u2013 11:30am to 1pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15, 17, 18 &amp; 19 September \u2013 11am to 2pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmansu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Students\u2019 Union Welcome Fair<\/a>&nbsp;will take place on 16 September \u2013 see their website for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re welcome to drop in and take part on any of the fair dates \u2014 it doesn\u2019t have to be the day of your induction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chat with Careers about your future plans, grab some sweets and an employability bag, and register on My Career for a chance to win a \u00a325 Amazon voucher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a badge with our Environmental Officer, download the OurNewman app to spin the wheel and win a prize, and join the Library for Q&amp;A activities and their Prize Every Time Lucky Dip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advice &amp; Wellbeing will be offering stress tests, sound therapy, and an Affirmation Station, while E-Learning invites you to take their \u201cWho You Gonna Call?\u201d quiz for a prize draw entry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try the Sport team\u2019s exercise bike challenge and visit the Chaplaincy to choose the \u201cword of the day\u201d and share some positivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s just the start \u2014 there\u2019ll be many more services, activities, and opportunities to explore each day of the fair. Come along, get involved, and make the most of what\u2019s on offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Disability &amp; Inclusion<\/strong>&nbsp;team and the&nbsp;<strong>Advice &amp; Wellbeing<\/strong>&nbsp;team will be holding drop-in sessions on campus from 15\u201319 September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drop-in sessions:\u00a0Dates &amp; Times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>15 September\u00a0\u2013 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Dimple \u2013 Disability &amp; Inclusion)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: DW101 (Jas \u2013 Advice &amp; Wellbeing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Jas \u2013 Advice &amp; Wellbeing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: CH116 (Jas \u2013 Advice &amp; Wellbeing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: CH004 (Dimple \u2013 Disability &amp; Inclusion)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No appointment needed \u2013 just drop in for advice, support, and guidance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access-services-and-support-throughout-your-degree\">Access services and support throughout your degree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Birmingham Newman, you\u2019re never alone. We\u2019re here to support you at every stage, whether it\u2019s academic guidance, wellbeing support, or career advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the ways we can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Academic support<\/a> &#8211; Help with assignments and study skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Wellbeing services<\/a> &#8211; Mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/careers-and-employability-service\/\">Career services<\/a> &#8211; CV advice, placements, and future career planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-finance\/\">Student finance advice<\/a> &#8211; Guidance on tuition fees, funding, and budgeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Disability support<\/a> &#8211; Tailored support and adjustments for your needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/\">International support<\/a> &#8211; Help with visas and cultural adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\"><span>Student Success<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure where to start or what support you need, just ask \u2013 we\u2019re happy to help<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-focus-color has-sky-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4ef5069ba6f998073530c72f78d5802a\">Key information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Induction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday 1 September 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teaching starts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday 1 September 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subject Lead<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sabrina Thomas \u2013 Senior Lecturer (Programme Lead)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Sabrina.thomas@staff.newman.ac.uk\">Sabrina.thomas@staff.newman.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay connected with OurNewman app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>OurNewman is your go-to place for everything you need as a Birmingham Newman student. With the app, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receive personalised notifications about your course, timetable, and deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to your files, emails, and course resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find support services and keep up to date with campus events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/our-newman\/\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Handbook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newmanacuk.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/ExternalWebsiteDocuments\/ERrmffUdeahIrKOaAMuH0MQBSSCBUgPtvwNXEzyo7wbqYg?e=rkxGMi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Student-Handbook.webp\" alt=\"Student Handbook\" class=\"wp-image-360\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newmanacuk.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/ExternalWebsiteDocuments\/ERrmffUdeahIrKOaAMuH0MQBSSCBUgPtvwNXEzyo7wbqYg?e=rkxGMi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download (PDF &#8211; 3.68MB)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Occupational Therapy at Birmingham Newman University. We would like to extend our warmest welcome to you all as you join Birmingham Newman University. The teaching team are excited to meet you all and start working alongside you on your journey to becoming a qualified Occupational Therapist. 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