Overview
The MSc in Occupational Therapy (Professional Qualification) offered at the University of Limerick
The programme is recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists and accredited by the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland and this programme is approved by CORU.
Programme Aims
The MSc in Occupational Therapy (Professional Qualification) aims to develop graduates who are able to:
- Demonstrate how the relationship between person, occupation and environment is integral to health and well being
- Design and implement innovate, responsive and evidence-based practice/services
- Establish therapeutic relationships with diverse populations
- Employ the principles of client centred practice
- Engage in clinical reasoning to enable the OT process across a range of practice contexts
- Collaborate with clients, colleagues and communities
- Explain the theoretical underpinnings of OT practice to a range of audiences
- Engage in continuing professional development
- Critique and apply evidence to practice
- Advocate for occupational justice within systems
Careers
Graduates will be qualified to practice in Ireland and eligible for registration in other parts of the world. You will be able to work in a diverse range of environments including schools, hospitals and community settings.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Anatomy & Physiology of Human Performance
- Occupational Therapy Approaches to Problems in Human Performance
- Science of Occupation
- Preparation for Practice Education (PPP1)
- Practice Education
- Person Occupation Environment
- Sociology of Health & Illness for Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Development Through the Lifespan
- Seminar in Professional Practice Issues
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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EU Applicants: Early application is advisable.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Occupational Health and Safety View 5 other Masters in Occupational Health and Safety in IrelandAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed postgraduate studies application form (online)
- Qualification transcripts and certificates, including certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
- English language qualification if English is not your first language.
- A copy of your birth certificate (long document).
Tuition Fee
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International
16952 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16952 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
9752 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9752 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Limerick
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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