Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
Introduction
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) is a Bachelor program taught at University of Galway, Ireland. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.
The University of Galway Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) includes modules on the structures and functioning of the human body and mind, including Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology. Students also take specialist Occupational Therapy modules in areas such as Physical Disability, Paediatrics, Older Adults, Neurology and Mental Health, plus Management, Evidence-Based Practice, Research and Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy.
Teaching includes lectures in Anatomy, Psychology and Physiology in years 1 and 2. Students 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. The course includes short placements in year 1 and long placements in semesters in years 2 and 3, and two placements in year 4.
The programme has CORU approval and WFOT accreditation. Over the four years, students have opportunities for interdisciplinary learning with other healthcare students, community-led projects, and work alongside a supervisor on an individual research project in the final year.
Modules
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Physical Disability
- Paediatrics
- Older Adults
- Neurology
- Mental Health
- Management
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Research
- Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) at University of Galway for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by University of Galway.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Galway as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy).
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/undergraduate-courses/../undergraduate-courses/occupational-therapy.html
Scholarships
23 fully funded scholarships are listed for Ireland. See Ireland scholarships.