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Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists are health professionals who help people whose physical, psychological or social difficulties make everyday tasks hard. Training focuses on the activities that matter to each person.

Health

What do graduates do?

  • Occupational therapist across diverse healthcare settings

Length by country

Ireland
4 years

Durations are based on example programmes. They can vary from school to school within the same country.

First year and core courses

Mental Health 1 and 2Human Body FunctionHuman Body StructureIntroduction to PsychologyDevelopmental psychologyEnabling Occupation: Physical DisabilityGroupwork and Professional Skills

Examples from the first year and core course lists of different schools.

GOOD TO KNOW

Before you apply

Galway's programme is approved by CORU and accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

3 schools in 3 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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Ireland

University of GalwayBachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) · Galway
University of GalwayOccupational Therapy · Galway

Australia

University of SydneyBachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) · Sydney

Malta

University of MaltaBachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy · Msida
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

Ireland1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)€23.250per year · 2027/28Trinity College Dublin
  • October to November 2026

    For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.

Australia1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business field (guide fee, 48 credits a year)A$59.100per year · 2027The University of Sydney
  • November 2026

    Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT

Malta1 schoolCountry guide
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HEALTH

Other fields of study in this category

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MedicineDentistryPharmacyVeterinary Medicine / Veterinary ScienceNursingBiomedical SciencesSpeech and Language TherapyMidwiferyPublic HealthNutrition and DieteticsPhysiotherapyPharmacologyAudiologyOptometryHealthcare ManagementParamedic ScienceRadiographyBiomedical Laboratory ScienceClinical PsychologySport and Exercise ScienceDental TechnologyMedical ImagingGenetic CounsellingGlobal HealthDigital Health

Last checked: November 2026.

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