Stand Alone Module (degree level) (September Start) (BSc) Part time

Our programmes are designed to be stimulating, flexible and relevant to the needs of a professional healthcare career.

Diverse learning and teaching methods are used throughout, reflecting module content, students’ developing knowledge and growing expertise. All modules have a formalised teaching and learning structure which employ a range of teaching delivery across the modules, including; formal lectures, tutorials, workshops, simulations, seminars, online discussions, presentations and group work.

Independent studying is also an important aspect of the programme. Specific work may be set but you will also be required to identify gaps in your understanding and initially address these in self-study or independent learning sessions.

Each of the module descriptions will outline its learning and teaching strategy and where appropriate, learning resources will be identified. Please see the relevant module descriptors for further information.

How will I be supported?

You will have regular meetings with your personal tutor who will provide pastoral support and academic guidance throughout the programme. 

Our virtual learning environment is accessible via desktop and mobile devices, allowing you to access electronic resources from anywhere. Dedicated computer labs, student study rooms, campus-wide WiFi networks, printing facilities and a dedicated healthcare library are available year-round. Staff are available on site to assist students and provide support and advice.

You will have access through the Learning Central website to relevant multimedia material, presentations, lecture handouts, bibliographies, further links, electronic exercises and discussion circles.

The University offers a range of services including the Careers Service, the Counselling Service, the Disability and Dyslexia Service, the Student Support Service, and excellent libraries and resource centres.

Feedback

We will provide you with feedback on your work in a variety of formats. These will include oral feedback during tutorials, feedback provided during lectures, written feedback provided through online module discussion forums, and electronic written feedback on assessed coursework through GradeMark. You will be provided with summary written feedback in relation to examinations and you can discuss your overall performance with your personal tutor. 

Students will receive written feedback on all assessments in accordance with the School’s Assessment and Feedback Strategy.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment of academic and professional competencies is designed to meet the requirements of academic, professional and statutory bodies. Within a modules’ assessment, you will be required to demonstrate an ability to investigate, select, synthesise, analyse, reflect on and critically evaluate information.

The assessment criteria are based on models of professional, education and supervision and can include:

• professional reasoning – to demonstrate how you meet the learning outcomes for entry into the occupational therapy profession
• critical self-appraisal – to enable you to reflect autonomously on practice
• problem solving – to enable you to solve practical problems in practice
• reflective practitioner – to take reflection beyond critical self-appraisal and problem solving, to promote these in action

Some modules can require the completion of a clinical portfolio. With this in mind each student will be expected to identify a clinical mentor to support them in achieving the clinical learning outcomes of each module as required.

Summative assessment methods within modules are specific to the skills studied and may include;

• Written assignment
• Clinical portfolios
• Poster development
• Presentations
• Examinations
• Clinical OSCEs

What skills will I practise and develop?

Please refer to the relevant module descriptors for further information.