Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)

University of Galway

Occupational Therapists support people to live healthier, happier lives by helping them do everyday tasks that matter like learning, working, or spending time with others. OT's+AE71 find ways to make daily activities easier and more enjoyable for their clients. In this course, you will study modules relating to the structures and functioning of the human body and mind (such as Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology). You will have specialist Occupational Therapy modules in many different areas of practice (such as Physical Disability, Paediatrics, Older Adults, Neurology and Mental Health). You will learn how to provide a high-quality, evidence-based healthcare service through modules in Management, Evidence-Based Practice, Research and Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy. This course is accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) and regulated by CORU, giving you trusted, recognised qualifications. You’ll complete over 1,000 hours of Practice Education through four placements in healthcare, education, and community settings across the country, supervised by qualified Occupational Therapists. Students will also take lectures in Anatomy, Psychology, Physiology in their 1st and 2nd Year and will get the opportunity to learn from Lecturers across the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. Some of our modules include learning from people with lived experience of health conditions and using healthcare services.