Studying occupational therapy abroad

Those people may require your skills as an occupational therapist due to an illness or injury, a chronic pain issue, mental health problems, or mobility issues. The overall aim of an occupational therapist is to increase the quality of life of their client or patient.

Undergraduate

Graduates of a degree in occupational therapy will have a range of career options available to them. The most common career is to become an occupational therapist within different healthcare settings, such as hospitals, care homes, and schools.

Your degree will be delivered through a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as possible practical sessions. Depending on your course, you may also be presented with the opportunity to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

• Occupational Performance
• Working with Children and Young People
• Working with Adults and Elderly People
• Specialist Skills within Occupational Therapy
• Leadership and Management in Occupational Therapy

Postgraduate

Graduates of a masters degree in occupational therapy will have a range of career options available to them. The most common career is to become an occupational therapist within different healthcare settings, such as hospitals, care homes, and schools.

Your degree will be delivered through lectures and seminars, as well as practical sessions. Modules you study might include:

• Impact of Pathologies
• Movement for Therapy
• Public Health
• Global Health
• Influencing Innovation and Change