Occupational Therapy (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc(Hons)

This course has been designed to provide you with the opportunity to study Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons) whilst being employed in a health or social care role. It helps you gain a strong grounding in the theory exploring what is involved in the various components of occupational therapy practice. In line with the apprenticeship model, the course is designed to support a training in practice approach.

Whilst undertaking the course you’ll remain employed by your host organisation and spend approximately four days (30 hours) a week in your current workplace and one day (7.5 hours) a week at the University undertaking theory work or alternative practice placements in areas outside of your organisation. At the end of the course you’ll complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) which is integrated into the course and verified at the course assessment board. The course is designed to be progressively demanding and once qualified you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), as well as the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).

If you’re thinking of studying an apprenticeship course or are an employer looking for an apprenticeship for your employees, you’ll also find useful information on our Degree Apprenticeship webpages. In the National Student Survey 2025, Huddersfield is ranked top in Yorkshire for assessment and feedback, organisation, management, and learning resources, as well as top 10 in the UK for academic support, learning resources, and student voice (counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy). During this course, you’ll work with people of all ages in different situations, you’ll assess their needs and collaboratively develop interventions facilitating them to achieve their potential and enjoy maximum quality of life.

This will assist you in developing an in-depth understanding of occupational therapy through placements in different settings, including old people’s homes, hospitals, local authorities, schools, charities, and prisons.