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Free Level 6 Occupational Therapist in Preston

CostFREE
Duration3 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Level 6 Occupational Therapist Course in Preston. Classes run at University of Lancashire Preston Campus, full-time over three years.

You'll learn how to support people of all ages across home, workplace, and school settings. The course covers clinical skills, theory, and practical placements in at least four different settings. You'll also develop the knowledge needed to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as a qualified occupational therapist.

You'll finish with a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy.

Who this course is for

The course is for learners who have and interest in becoming a Registered Occupational Therapist. An Occupational Therapist works with people of all ages, looking at all aspects of their daily life (home, workplace, school). Occupational Therapists treat and manage a wide variety of conditions and needs.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop clinical skills to assess and support people with a wide range of conditions.
  • You'll learn how health conditions affect daily life, work, and independence.
  • You'll apply theory to practice through placements in real healthcare and community settings.
  • You'll study how to help people of all ages manage their home, school, and workplace environments.
  • You'll build the professional knowledge required to register as an occupational therapist.
  • You'll gain experience working alongside qualified occupational therapists in at least four practice settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of academic study at the university and practical placements in healthcare and community settings. Learning includes on-the-job experience with clinical experts, collaborative learning with other students, and interprofessional experiences. The Comensus facility gives you direct insight into how health conditions affect people's lives. You'll also complete learning away from the workplace to develop your clinical knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University of Lancashire Preston Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Occupational therapist, supporting adults and children to live more independently.
  • Community occupational therapist, working with clients in their own homes.
  • Paediatric occupational therapist, helping children with developmental needs.
  • Mental health occupational therapist, supporting people with mental health conditions.
  • Occupational therapist in social care, working within local authority teams.
  • Workplace rehabilitation consultant, helping people return to work after illness or injury.

What you could study next

  • Master's in Occupational Therapy, for those wanting to specialise or move into research and leadership roles.
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice, a route into specialist or advanced practitioner roles within the NHS.
  • HCPC registration renewal and continuing professional development, required to maintain your licence to practise as a registered occupational therapist.
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