Applicants who are under 23 years of age must satisfy the minimum entry requirements of the College of Medicine and Health as set out here. Candidates whose first language is not English are required to sit either an IELTS or TOEFL test. The minimum English Language Requirement for this programme is IELTS 6.5, with no individual section lower than 6.5. This requirement also applies to equivalent tests such as TOEFL.

Entry on the Grounds of Mature Years
Applicants who have not satisfied the minimum entry requirements may, on the recommendation of College, be considered for admission on the grounds of mature years (see under "Mature Students" in the Admission to Undergraduate Programmes section of the University Calendar).

Two Year Rule
Students must pass/progress within two academic years of first registration for each year of the programme. After failing a re-sit examination, students may be allowed to repeat the year (only one repeat is normally allowed for each clinical practice experience in OT1006; OT2007; OT3007; OT4003). Students are permitted to repeat any academic year once only and may not repeat any more than two academic years in any one programme.

Garda Vetting
Students, or applicants in receipt of an offer, on this programme will be subject to Garda Vetting as relevant. Students will be prohibited from engaging in a relevant work placement unless the vetting process has been cleared. Click here to view UCC's Student Garda Vetting Policy.

Fitness to Practise
Commencing with the 2015/2016 intake of first year students (including repeats), this programme will be subject to the University's Fitness to Practise Policy - full details may be found here.

To be admitted to the First University Examination in Occupational Therapy a student must have satisfactorily attended modules to the value of 60 credits as follows:

AN1060 Topographical Anatomy (5 credits)
AP1024 Lifespan development (5 credits)
OT1001 Person Environment Occupation I (15 credits)
OT1002 Person Environment Occupation II (15 credits)
OT1004 Becoming a Healthcare Professional (5 credits)
OT1005 Creative Occupations and Health (5 credits)
OT1006 Practice Education I (5 credits)
PL1025 Fundamentals of Physiology (5 credits)

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2020/2021 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2020/2021.

No student may register for the Second Year programme of study until the First University Examination has been passed. To be admitted to the Second University Examination in Occupational Therapy a student must have satisfactorily attended modules to the value of 60 credits as follows:

AN2060 Developmental Neuro-anatomy for Occupational Therapy (5 credits)
AP2506 Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence (5 credits)
CT2001 Introduction to Research Methods (5 credits)
OT2004 Person Environment Occupation IV (10 credits)
OT2007 Practice Education II (10 credits)
OT2008 Personal Professional Development I (5 credits)
OT2009 Personal Professional Development II (5 credits)
OT2010 Person Environment Occupation III (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2020/2021 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2020/2021.

Non-clinical Exit Pathway for students not proceeding to Third Year Occupational Therapy
1. The BSc (Ordinary) (Occupational Studies), NFQ Level 7 is a non-clinical exit pathway for students who satisfy the pass and progression standards of Second Year Occupational Therapy, but who, following consultation with the Programme Leader, do not continue with their clinical education. Such students may register instead for the non-clinical BSc (Occupational Studies) in their Third Year, for one further year. Programme requirements are outlined below. The BSc (Ordinary) (Occupational Studies) does not confer eligibility to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

2. The BSc (Hons) (Occupational Studies), NFQ Level 8, is a non-clinical exit pathway for students who satisfy the pass and progression standards of the Second Year Occupational Therapy Examination, but who, following consultation with the Programme Leader, do not continue with their clinical education leading to the qualification to practice in the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy. Such students may register instead for the non-clinical BSc (Hons) for a further two years. Programme requirements are outlined below. The BSc (Hons) (Occupational Studies) is a non-clinical degree and does not confer eligibility to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

Students who satisfy the pass standard for Year 3 - the BSc (Ordinary) (Occupational Studies) may opt not to be conferred with the Ordinary degree and may instead transfer to the Fourth Year BSc (Hons) (Occupational Studies) programme.

No student may register for the Third Year programme of study until the Second University Examination has been passed. To be admitted to the Third University Examination in Occupational Therapy, a student must have satisfactorily attended modules to the value of 60 credits as follows:

AN3060 Applied Neuroanatomy for Occupational Therapy (5 credits)
CT3001 Advanced Research Methods (5 credits)
OT3006 Person Environment Occupation V (20 credits)
OT3007 Practice Education III (10 credits)
OT3009 Personal Professional Development III (5 credits)
OT3010 Becoming a Professional Practitioner (10 credits)
OT3011 Applied Knowledge and Skills for Occupational Therapy (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2020/2021 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2020/2021.

Non-Clinical Exit Pathway for students not completing Third Year Occupational Therapy
The BSc (Ordinary) (Occupational Studies), NFQ Level 7 is a non-clinical Ordinary degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the placement module (OT3007) in Year 3 of the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy in the Summer Examinations and/or the Autumn Supplemental Examinations, or who do not wish to continue with their clinical education. Such students may, following consultation with the Programme Leader register instead for the non-clinical BSc (Ordinary) (Occupational Studies) degree. Programme requirements are outlined below. The BSc (Ordinary) (Occupational Studies) does not confer eligibility to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

Students who pass the replacement module OT3008 (in place of OT3007), at the first or the second attempt, and have passed all other modules in Third Year Occupational Studies may, following consultation with the Programme Leader, progress to the Fourth Year BSc (Hons) Occupational Studies degree, NFQ Level 8. Students continue with their registration on the non-clinical pathway, taking module OT4007 (in place of OT4003) and all other fourth year modules. The BSc (Hons) Occupational Studies does not confer eligibility to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

Non-Clinical Exit Pathway for Students not proceeding to Fourth Year Occupational Therapy
The BSc (Hons) Occupational Studies, NFQ Level 8 is a non-clinical Honours degree pathway for students who satisfy the pass and progression standards of Third Year Occupational Therapy, but who, following consultation with the Programme Leader do not to continue with their clinical education. Such students may register instead for the non-clinical BSc (Hons) Occupational Studies, commencing in Fourth Year. Programme requirements are outlined below. The BSc (Hons) (Occupational Studies) does not confer eligibility to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

No student may register for the Fourth Year programme of study until the Third University Examination has been passed. To be admitted to the Fourth University Examination in Occupational Therapy, a student must have satisfactorily attended modules to the value of 60 credits as follows:

OT4001 Integrated Professional Practice (15 credits)
OT4003 Practice Education IV (20 credits)
OT4004 Research-Based Project (20 credits)
OT4005 Personal Professional Development IV (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2020/2021 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2020/2021.

Non-Clinical Exit Pathway for Students not Completing Fourth Year Occupational Therapy
The BSc (Hons) Occupational Studies is a non-clinical Honours degree for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the placement module (OT4003) in Year 4 of the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy in the Summer Examinations and/or the Autumn Supplemental Examinations, or who following consultation with the Programme Leader do not to continue with their clinical education. Such students may register instead for the non-clinical BSc (Hons) Occupational Studies degree and complete Year 4 of the programme. Programme requirements are outlined below. The BSc (Hons) Occupational Studies does not confer eligibility to practice as an OccupationalTherapist.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Promote health and wellbeing through participation in occupation across the lifespan;
• Practise occupational therapy in accordance with the World Federation of Occupational Therapists Revised Minimum Standards for the Education of Occupational Therapists (2002) ensuring their practice is occupation-based, evidence-based, person-centred and culturally sensitive;
• Apply the occupational therapy process to individuals, groups and communities of all age groups in context, based on strong theory and evidence;
• Practise in adherence with legal, ethical and best practice guidelines;
• Establish and maintain therapeutic and professional relationships in a range of practice settings;
• Demonstrate professional reasoning skills and reflective practice in a broad range of practice settings;
• Value the context of professional practice, demonstrating a critical awareness of health and social policies and legislation;
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional education and lifelong learning, for self and others;
• Engage in research to advance knowledge and practice development in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.

NFQ Level 7, Major Award

The BSc (Occupational Studies) does not confer eligibility to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

Third Year - BSc (Occupational Studies)

Students take 60 credits as follows:

AN3060 Applied Neuroanatomy for Occupational Therapy (5 credits)
CT3001 Advanced Research Methods (5 credits)
OT3006 Person Environment Occupation V (20 credits)
OT3009 Personal Professional Development III (5 credits)
OT3010 Becoming a Professional Practitioner (10 credits)
OT3011 Applied Knowledge and Skills for Occupational Therapy (5 credits)

In addition to the core modules listed above students take 10 credits as follows:
OT3008 Independent Project in Occupational Studies (10 credits)

Students who pass the module OT3008, at the first or the second attempt, and have passed all other modules in the year may, if they choose and with the permission of the Programme Leader, progress to the fourth year BSc (Occupational Studies) Honours degree.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2020/2021 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2020/2021.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc (Ordinary) Occupational Studies (NFQ Level 7, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Promote health and wellbeing through participation in occupation across the lifespan;
• Analyse occupational components of health and wellbeing;
• Demonstrate a critical awareness of legal and ethical issues and policies related to health and well being;
• Establish and maintain professional relationships in a range of settings;
• Demonstrate professional reasoning skills and in a broad range of settings;
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional education and lifelong learning, for self and others.

NFQ Level 8, Major Award

The BSc (Hons) (Occupational Studies) does not confer eligibility to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

Fourth Year - BSc (Hons) (Occupational Studies)

Students take 60 credits as follows:

OT4001 Integrated Professional Practice (15 credits)
OT4004 Research-Based Project (20 credits)
OT4005 Personal Professional Development IV (5 credits)

In addition to the core modules (above) students take 20 credits as follows:
OT4007 Independent Project in Occupational Studies (20 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2020/2021 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2020/2021.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc (Hons) Occupational Studies (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Promote health and wellbeing through participation in occupation across the lifespan;
• Analyse occupational components of health and wellbeing;
• Demonstrate a critical awareness of legal and ethical issues and policies related to health and well being;
• Establish and maintain professional relationships in a range of settings;
• Demonstrate professional reasoning skills and in a broad range of settings;
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional education and lifelong learning, for self and others;
• Engage in research to advance knowledge and best practice in occupational science and other research related to health and wellbeing.