CK704 · Level 8 · 4 years

Occupational Therapy

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

566

Down 11 points since 2023 (577).

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About this course

This degree trains you to become an occupational therapist, helping people do everyday activities after illness, disability or other difficulties. It is accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists and the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study psychology, anatomy, physiology and occupational therapy theory, with equal focus on children and adults and on physical and mental health. Learning is task-based, with lots of group and self-directed work, simulations and workshops. Year 4 includes a research project.
Placement and abroad
You complete at least 1,000 hours of placement across the four years, arranged by the department, mostly in HSE Southern Area settings.
Where it can lead
Occupational therapists work in hospitals, health centres, care homes, schools, prisons and community settings, and also in research, management and education.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working with people, are caring and practical, and like group work.

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About Health

Health-related courses like Nursing, Medicine, and Physiotherapy

The study of Health Science courses involves exploring the principles and practices that contribute to the maintenance, improvement, and understanding of human health. Students learn about the human body, public health, and the prevention and treatment of diseases. E.g. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine.

Points history

2023577202456620255662026566

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026566Published after the final round
2025 566566579
2024 566555579
2023 577567589

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the University College Cork (NUI) website ↗

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