Programme Structure and Content
Programme Structure and Content
The BSc in Occupational Therapy (COA Code: CK704) is a four year, full time course which is delivered through lectures, workshops, Task Based Learning tutorials and Practice Education.
Task Based Learning (TBL) is used to facilitate “inductive thought, creative thinking, problem solving, critical consideration and reflection” (Ryan et al., 2009). TBL is experiential and promotes learning by doing in real life context. Students are asked to complete an experiential task over a week and reflect on that task in a feedback session with peers. TBL allows students to develop the skills necessary to become a professional OT.
Practice Education (work placement) comprises of 1,050 hours (30 weeks) placement spread throughout the programme in years 1, 2, 3, and 4 to facilitate the application of knowledge acquired during the academic year. Practice Education is delivered through a partnership between the University, the Health Service Executive, and voluntary and private sector providers. These placements will be throughout Southern Ireland. Students may need to travel and/or arrange accommodation near the placement sites.
Year 1: Occupation and Health Across the Lifespan
OT1001 Person Environment Occupation (1): 15 Credits
OT1002 Person Environment Occupation (1): 15 Credits
OT1004 Becoming a Healthcare Professional: 5 Credits
OT1005 Creative Occupations and Health: 5 Credits
OT1006 Practice Education (2 weeks): 5 Credits
AN1060 Topographical Anatomy: 5 Credits
PL1025 Fundamentals of Physiology: 5 Credits
AP1249 Introduction to Developmental and Social Perspectives on Psychology: 5 Credits
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Year 2: Children and Young People
OT2010 Person Environment Occupation 3: 15 Credits
OT2004 Person Environment Occupation 4: 10 Credits
OT2008 Personal Professional Development 1: 5 Credits
OT2009 Personal Professional Development 2: 5 Credits
OT2007 Practice Education 2 (8weeks): 10 Credits
OT2001 Introduction to Research Methods: 5 Credits
AN2060 Developmental Neuro-Anatomy for OT: 5 Credits
AP2104 Advanced Developmental Psychology: 5 Credits
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Year 3: Adults and Older People
OT3006 Person Environment Occupation 5: 20 Credits
OT3009 Personal Professional Development 3: 5 Credits
OT3010 Becoming a Professional Practitioner: 10 Credits
CT3007 Practice Education 3 (10 weeks): 10 Credits
CT3001 Advanced Research Methods: 5 Credits
AN3060 Applied Neurology for OTs: 5 Credits
AP3022 Applied Developmental Psychology 2: The Psychology of Aging: 5 Credits
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Year 4: Integrating Knowledge
OT4001 Integrated Professional Practice: 15 Credits
OT4004 Research Based Project: 20 Credits
OT4005 Personal and Professional Development 4: 5 Credits
OT4003 Practice Education 4 (10 weeks): 20 Credits
For more information on individual modules please see: