Occupational Therapy undergraduate courses

Our outstanding heritage, professional networks and wealth of industry experience ensure we consistently lead the way with our innovative approach to occupational therapy learning. We can equip you with the therapeutic skills and knowledge required for practice across various roles.

Why study Occupational Therapy at Derby?

• Our courses reflect the highest professional standards, underlined by accreditation or approval from prestigious bodies like the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, the Health and Care Professions Council, the World Federation of Occupational Therapists and the British Association of Hand Therapists.
• You'll learn in our fantastic facilities which include a rehabilitation kitchen, six-bed hospital ward and virtual learning environment.
• In 1948 ours was the first Occupational Therapy School established under the auspices of the NHS. Since then we have helped thousands of occupational therapists to advance their careers.

“The degree really prepares you for working in any environment”

“The highlight so far on the course has definitely been my placement. I was working in forensic mental health in women’s services and it was fantastic. I learnt so much - it really consolidated everything that I learnt in the first year. It was great to put it into practice. The degree really prepares you for working in any environment; it gives you a really broad knowledge of all of the different areas.”

Catherine Bolton, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy graduate