BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

10 great reasons to study Occupational Therapy at UCC

1. We were one of the first universities in the world to design the curriculum according to the latest WFOT [2002] guidelines
2. A strong focus on occupation in keeping with international trends
3. Task and project-based learning – you will develop knowledge, skills and attitudes through active learning and continuous assessment
4. Lifespan approach across the curriculum. UCC uniquely devotes one whole academic year to working with children and young people
5. Learn with other health science students – after all, you will be working together when you qualify
6. Small class size – great staff-student relationships – high level of support for your learning and development
7. Opportunities to travel abroad on your practice education placements
8. Multi award-winning staff group with varied clinical and research expertise
9. Vibrant research programme in the department
10. Opportunities for funding for students to attend OT conferences and do postgraduate study.

Placement or Study Abroad Information

Work placement

You will do a minimum of 1,000 hours of placement in a range of settings across the four years. These placements will be arranged for you by the department. Practice settings for UCC are normally within the Health Service Executive Southern Area, which comprises Kerry, Waterford, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Wexford, Carlow and Cork.

Study abroad

Our department has ERASMUS links with Cardiff University, Wales and University College Lillebaelt, Odense, Denmark. There may be opportunities for some practice experiences affiliated with these universities. We are excited to be exploring possible links with other courses in Europe and the US.