MSc in Occupational Therapy Professional Qualification

at University of Limerick

Year 1

Semester 1
 

• OT6111 The Anatomy and Physiology of Human Performance
• OT6091 Occupational Therapy Approaches to Problems in Human Performance
• OT6051 Science of Occupation
• PR6031 Preparation for Practice
• OT6042 (OT6012) Occupational Development through the Lifespan

Semester 2 
 

• OT6081 Practice Education 1 (4 wks)
• OT6062 Person-Occupation-Environment1
• OT6052 Sociology of Health and Illness for Occupational Therapy
• OT6032 Seminar in Professional Practice Issues
• ES6002 Research Methods for Education and Health Sciences

Semester 3 (Summer)
 

• OT6083 Practice Education 2 (8 wks)
• CT6023 Research Project 1
• OT6072 Lifestyle Redesign through Occupation

Year 2

Semester 4
 

• OT6201 Person Occupation Environment 2
• CT6041 Research Project 2
• OT6101 Occupation in Context
• OT6301 Practice Education 3 (8 wks)

Semester 5

• CT6042 Innovation in Management for Health and Social Care
• CT6052 Engaging through Complexity
• CT6032 Research Project 3
• OT6082 Practice Education 4 (9 wks)

*Please note: Entry requirements below are subject to Academic Council approval.

Minimum of a second class honours primary degree (2.2) (Level 8 National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or a postgraduate degree (Level 9 National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). The type of previous undergraduate degree awarded is not a limiting factor in terms of eligibility.

Candidates may apply to this programme in the final semester of an undergraduate programme and must produce evidence that all requirements for postgraduate study are met by the end of June in the year that the programme commences.  Once all standard requirements are met for postgraduate applications at UL, the HPAT (Health Professions Admission Test- Ireland) will be used as the sole instrument to select students for this programme. 
 

• Candidates applying to the MSc Occupational Therapy programme in UL must register for HPAT-Ireland + Written Component (Registration fee €160).
• Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements* of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist applicants as deemed necessary.

The cost of studying at University of Limerick varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay €19946 annually, to study in University of Limerick.

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.