How we will deliver your course: Occupational Therapy (postgraduate)

There are no planned changes to the course content.

There are no planned changes to the length of the course.

There are no changes to the cost of the course.

Access to a laptop or desktop PC is required for joining online activities, completing coursework and digital exams, and a minimum specification can be found here.

If you have any concerns about accessing a suitable device, please complete and return this form to enquire about the University’s loan laptop scheme.

There are no planned changes to the qualification that is being awarded.

We provide set times where you can talk to your lecturers and module leaders, either in person or via phone or MS-Teams, to discuss academic matters relating to your course. You can also use these opportunities to obtain and discuss feedback on an assessment. 

You can find availability on Blackboard Learn or email your lecturer to book an appointment. Please give as much notice as possible to help your lecturer find a time that suits you.

Your personal tutor is responsible for monitoring and supporting your academic and personal development both in your transition to university and between years. It is someone you can discuss, in confidence, your academic progress with or any special requirements you may need. 

If you are a first year student, these sessions will be included in your timetable every other week. 

If you are a second year, final year, or postgraduate student you can request to have a session at a time that is convenient for you.  

You can attend out virtual ‘drop-in’ sessions which are advertised on Blackboard Learn, or request a session by emailing your personal tutor.

You can keep up with subject and module updates through Blackboard Learn. We will also send important updates to your student email account, so please keep an eye on those. 

We occasionally host whole cohort drop-in meetings and other events where you can get updates and join in conversations with peers and lecturers from your department, you will receive an invite by email.

Student reps are elected to represent the views of their course, department or college to improve the academic experience at Brunel. They gather views and opinions from students on things such as lectures, exams, assessment and feedback and then take a collective view to the University and Union in order to develop the student experience at Brunel.

We welcome feedback from our student community on matters relating to your experience through your student representatives or through your programme leaders. 

Find out who your course rep is here. You’ll also receive an email from your programme leader who will confirm your contact.

You can join our student societies, we have one for each subject area including Politics, History, Sociology, and Anthropology. You can join these societies through the Union of Brunel Students or contact your course rep to find out more. We have Facebook groups for these societies too.

Our department also has a Postgraduate Research Society, if you would like to join this please contact your PGR Director.

You can join our social media groups to keep in touch with your peers and exchange knowledge.  Find out how to do this by contacting your course rep.

If you have any specific questions about the above information, please email: CHMLS-TPO-biosciences@brunel.ac.uk