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OCT-40013 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

OCT-40013 - Occupation: Art and Science
Coordinator: Teresa Rushton
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2025/26

This module forms part of the MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) programme at Keele which is an innovative programme of study which prepares the graduate for diverse practice settings.
This module will introduce you to the history and evolution of the occupational therapy profession, and will include key concepts, philosophy, values and beliefs. You will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the dynamic relationship between occupation, health and wellbeing and critically review the occupational therapy process.

Aims
This module aims to introduce students to the core concepts of occupational therapy, theory and practice. Students will develop an understanding of the dynamic relationship between occupation, health and wellbeing. They will gain an understanding of the occupational therapy process in preparation for placement.

Intended Learning Outcomes

develop a critical understanding of the history and evolution of the occupational therapy profession, including its unique philosophy, values, beliefs and skills.: 1
critically evaluate the dynamic relationship between occupation, health and wellbeing.: 2
critically evaluate the core concepts which underpin occupation centred practice.: 1
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the occupational therapy process to underpin practice based learning.: 1

Study hours

38 tutor led active learning hours to include:
~ 12 hours lectures,
~ 20 hours workshops, seminars and tutorials
~ 6 hours of assessment preparation classes
112 hours of independent study including guided study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Presentation weighted 60%
20 minute power-point presentation with 5 minutes of questioning
This power-point presentation requires the student to critically review the history, evolution and unique contribution of occupational therapy practice. The presentation should include a critical evaluation of core concepts underpinning occupation centred practice and the occupational therapy process.

2: Reflective Diary weighted 40%
A 1000 word self reflection, using a reflective model.
A reflection on self as an occupational being, to include a critical evaluation of the dynamic relationship between occupation, health and wellbeing, based on a personal example.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 04 December 2025