Looking for graduate level options? See Masters degrees in Occupational Therapy in Ireland
Occupational therapy looks at the promotion of good health and helping people to overcome various problems to live a better and more independent life. Those people may require your skills as an occupational therapist due to an illness or injury, a chronic pain issue, mental health problems, or mobility issues. The overall aim of an occupational therapist is to increase the quality of life of their client or patient.
Graduates of a degree in occupational therapy will have a range of career options available to them. The most common career is to become an occupational therapist within different healthcare settings, such as hospitals, care homes, and schools.
Your degree will be delivered through a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as possible practical sessions. Depending on your course, you may also be presented with the opportunity to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:
Study in Ireland
With a reputation for being one of the worlds friendliest countries, Ireland would be a great choice for an international student. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in Ireland, who are welcoming more and more international students into their communities each year. Several of the universities in Ireland are ranked in the QS World University rankings, which displays the country's ability to offer a top quality university education to students from all over the world.
See our detailed guide to studying in Ireland for international students.
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