Occupational Therapy

Enabling participation in a meaningful daily life Occupational Therapists support people to live healthier, happier lives by helping them do everyday tasks that matter; like learning, working, or spending time with others. OT's find ways to make daily activities easier and more enjoyable for their clients.

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 Level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science), and any other subject recognised for entry purposes. Additional Requirements Vaccinations: The HSE, the School of Health Sciences and the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, require students to produce evidence that they have received the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) and the Hepatitis B (Hep B) vaccinations. In line with this requirement, University of Galway recommends that students show evidence of both the MMR and Hepatitis B before the commencement of their first placement. Evidence of these vaccinations must be provided in the first year of the course. Garda Vetting: Students must satisfy the Garda/police vetting and satisfy the English Language Requirements where English is not their first language.