Frequently Asked Questions

Listed below are the most frequently asked questions about the BSc. (Hons.) in Occupational Therapy

1. How many places are available on the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Occupational Therapy?
2. What are the entry requirements for the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Occupational Therapy?
3. What are the A-level requirements for entry to the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Occupational Therapy?
4. I have been offered a place on the programme but am unable to take it up this year.  Is it possible to defer?
5. I have completed my first year of an occupational therapy programme from a different university (either in the UK or Republic of Ireland).  Will I be able to continue my honours degree at NUI Galway?
6. I have completed my BSc. in Nursing.  Will I be able to join Occupational Therapy and will I get exemptions from any of the basic subjects like Anatomy or Physiology?
7. I have completed one year of another degree course in the University.  Can I transfer into the Occupational Therapy Course?
8. What are the fees?
9. Are there any additional costs associated with the course?
10. Is there a masters programme available?
11. What can I expect to earn when I graduate?
12. Who are the professional body responsible for monitoring the standards of occupational therapy education and/or practice in Ireland?
13. Will I be able to work anywhere in the world as an occupational therapist with the qualification I obtain from this University?

How many places are available on the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Occupational Therapy?

There are 25 places available on the course each year.  Two of these places are reserved for mature student applicants.  All applications for the course go directly through the Central Applications Office.

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What are the entry requirements for the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Occupational Therapy?

For entry requirements to the course, please click here.

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What are the A-level requirements for entry to the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Occupational Therapy?

For A-level entry requirements, please contact the Admissions Office.

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I have been offered a place on the programme but am unable to take it up this year.  Is it possible to defer?

Applicants who have been offered an Undergraduate first-year place in the University may apply for deferral of entry for one year. The application must be made in writing and only in respect of the course in which the offer is made.  For further information on how to defer a place, please contact the Admissions office directly.

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I have completed my first year of an occupational therapy programme from a different university (either in the UK or Republic of Ireland).  Will I be able to continue my honours degree at NUI Galway?

Though the content of occupational therapy education remains the same throughout all Universities, the various modules of the course are taught at different periods of time.  Therefore, it is not possible to transfer to NUI Galway from another university (either in the UK or Republic of Ireland).

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I have completed my B.Sc. in Nursing.  Will I be able to join Occupational Therapy and will I get exemptions from any of the basic subjects like Anatomy or Physiology?

For information on entry requirements, please click here.  Please note that exemptions are determined on a case by case basis only after students are accepted onto the course.

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I have completed one year of another degree course in the University.  Can I transfer into the Occupational Therapy course?

Transfers into the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Occupational Therapy from other courses in the University are not possible.

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What are the fees?

For information on fees, please contact the Fees & Grants office.

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Are there any additional costs associated with the course?

There are some additional costs mainly associated with Practice Education.  These include accommodation and travel costs while on placement and vaccinations.  Students are required to provide evidence of immunisation against Hepatitis B, BCG, Varicella (Chickenpox), Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) before going on placement.  In addition, they are also required to purchase uniforms for their clinical placement.

While many of the recommended books for the course are available from the NUIG library, students are advised to purchase some core texts.  Students who wish to join the professional occupational therapy association (AOTI) may do so for a small fee.

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Is there a master's programme available?

A master's programme is currently being developed but is not yet available.

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What can I expect to earn when I graduate?

For information on salary scales, please click here.

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Who are the professional body responsible for monitoring the standards of occupational therapy education and / or practice in Ireland?

The Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI) are the organisation that promote the profession on behalf of all therapists here in Ireland.

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Will I be able to work anywhere in the world as an occupational therapist with the qualification I obtain from this University?

This course is being professionally accredited by the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI) and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).  On successful completion of this course you will be eligible for membership of the AOTI and WFOT.  However, many countries like Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America require you to register with their own national body prior to commencing occupational therapy practice in their country.  For further details, please see the Useful Links section of this website.

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