Overview

NFQ Level 8, Major Award

First Year - Occupational Therapy

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

Second Year - Occupational Therapy

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.

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 on the corresponding page. 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 on the corresponding page. 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.

Third Year - Occupational Therapy

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.

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 Practice Education III) 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 on the corresponding page. The BSc (Ordinary) (Occupational Studies) does not confer eligibility to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

Students who pass the replacement module OT3008 Independent Project in Occupational Studies (in place of OT3007 Practice Education III), 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 Independent Project in Occupational Studies (in place of OT4003 Practice Education IV) 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 on the corresponding page. The BSc (Hons) (Occupational Studies) does not confer eligibility to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

Fourth Year - Occupational Therapy

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.

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 Practice Education IV) 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 on the corresponding page. The BSc (Hons) Occupational Studies does not confer eligibility to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Year 1
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
AN1060	Topographical Anatomy	5
AP1024	Lifespan development	5
OT1001	Person Environment Occupation I	15
OT1002	Person Environment Occupation II	15
OT1004	Becoming a Healthcare Professional	5
OT1005	Creative Occupations and Health	5
OT1006	Practice Education I	5
PL1025	Fundamentals of Physiology	5
Year 2
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
AN2060	Developmental Neuro-anatomy for Occupational Therapy
AP2040	Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence	5
CT2001	Introduction to Research Methods	5
OT2004	Person Environment Occupation IV	10
OT2007	Practice Education II	10
OT2008	Personal Professional Development I	5
OT2009	Personal Professional Development II	5
OT2010	Person Environment Occupation III	15
Year 3
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
AN3060	Applied Neuroanatomy for Occupational Therapy	5
CT3001	Advanced Research Methods	5
OT3006	Person Environment Occupation V	20
OT3007	Practice Education III	10
OT3009	Personal Professional Development III	5
OT3010	Becoming a Professional Practitioner	10
OT3011	Applied Knowledge and Skills for Occupational Therapy	5
Year 4
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
OT4001	Integrated Professional Practice	15
OT4003	Practice Education IV	20
OT4004	Research-Based Project	20
OT4005	Personal Professional Development IV	5
Total Credits		235

Examinations

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

Programme Learning Outcomes

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.