Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences
Key facts
Entry requirements
Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate including: Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science and any other subject recognised for entry purposes.
Additional requirements
Students must satisfy the Garda Vetting and Medical Clearance requirements.
Duration:
4 years
Next start date: September 2012
Entry points(2011): 505
A Level Grades (2011): A*A*A* (A-Level) & b (AS)
Average intake: 25
Course overview
Occupational Therapists work with patients who have acquired conditions such as stroke or spinal cord injury, people with mental health problems, and other patients. Occupational Therapists aim to facilitate independence in daily 'occupations' such as self-care, work, financial management, leisure pursuits or education. Any illness, trauma or disruption can result in difficulties in these areas due to problems with moving, thinking or carrying out the tasks. Occupational Therapists design and deliver intervention programmes to address these difficulties.
All students are required to complete 1,000 hours of Practice Education successfully under the supervision of a qualified occupational therapist. Practice Education takes place at the end of year 1 for one week, end of year 2 for 16 weeks and the beginning o fyear for for 16 weeks. Students may be required to undertake practice education anywhere in Ireland.
Course outline
Year 1
- Principles for Practice/Fundamentals 1
- Psychology
- Anatomy
- Human Body Function
- Enabling Occupation - Mental Health
- Enabling Occupation - Physical Disability
- Groupwork and Professional Skills
Year 2
- Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy 2
- Neuroanatomy
- Neurophysiology
- Health Psychology
- Enabling Occupation - Paediatrics
- Enabling Occupation- Learning Disability
- Practice Education 1 and 2
- Case Study 1 and 2
Year 3
- Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy 3 and 4
- Cognitive Neuropsychology
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Enabling Occupation - Community
- Standardised Assessment in Occupational Therapy
- Enabling Occupation - for older Adults
- Emerging Areas of Practice
- Research Methods
- Social Policy
- Neurology
Year 4
- Practice Education 3 and 4
- Case Study 3 and 4
- Management and Leadership
- Preparation for Practice
- Research Project
Find out more
The School of Health Sciences
Occupational Therapy
T 353 (0)91 492 957
F 353 (0)91 495 540
E healththerapies@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/occupational_therapy
CAO code
GY502
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €8,092
- Tuition: €5,868
- Student contribution: €2,000
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €17,000
Current Students
Cliodhna O' Mahony
BSc (Occupational Therapy)
"...I was attracted to the course because it involved studying a comprehensive range of subjects with a good balance between practical learning and academic learning. The Department of Occupational Therapy were very welcoming and because of the small class it was easy to get to know people. The lecturers made a huge effort to get to know us personally and made us feel comfortable in asking them for help on any issue, academic or otherwise. The placement element of the course was great!..."
