GY502 · Level 8 · 4 years

Occupational Therapy

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

542

Down 13 points since 2023 (555).

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About this course

This University of Galway degree trains you as an occupational therapist, helping people of all ages take part in daily life despite physical or mental health difficulties.

How long
4 years
What you study
Years 1 and 2 cover anatomy, physiology and psychology alongside OT theory and skills in mental health and physical disability. Later you study paediatrics, intellectual disability, neurology, older adults and research methods. Final year includes an individual research project and management skills.
Placement and abroad
You complete over 1,000 hours of supervised placement across four placements in healthcare, education and community settings around the country.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as occupational therapists across a wide range of healthcare settings.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in how the body and mind work and want a hands-on career helping people.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

2023555202455420255442026542

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026542Published after the final round
2025 544544566
2024 554553576
2023 555543566

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 H7 or Ordinary O6

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

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