Occupational Therapy (Professional Qualification) - MSc Programme content
Key information
Key information
- Completed full-time over two years.
- Delivered on campus and through practice-based learning.
- Modules will be taught over two years during the autumn, spring and summer semesters.
- Second year includes a research project tailored to your practice and career goals.
- You will graduate with a Level 9 Master’s qualification, preparing you for a professional career in occupational therapy.
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, and experiential learning
- Reflective practice and supervised research
- Practice placements
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers through group work and assessments
Programme content - Year 1
Core content
- The Anatomy and Physiology of Human Performance (OT6111) will introduce you to the relevant principles of human movement and function.
- Occupational Therapy Approaches to Problems in Human Performance (OT6091) will equip you with evidence-based interventions to support individuals with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial challenges.
- Science of Occupation (OT6051) will examine the relationship between occupation, health, and well-being, highlighting the role of meaningful activity in therapy.
- Preparation for Practice (PR6031) will develop your professional and ethical skills for working in healthcare settings.
- Occupational Development through the Lifespan (OT6012) will explore how occupational roles and abilities change from infancy to old age.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core content
- Practice Education 1 – 4 weeks (OT6081) will allow you to apply theoretical knowledge in your first supervised clinical placemen in a healthcare setting.
- Person-Occupation-Environment 1 (OT6062) will introduce key models of occupational therapy and their application in different practice settings.
- Sociology of Health and Illness for Occupational Therapy (OT6052) will examine the social determinants of health and how they impact occupational engagement.
- Seminar in Professional Practice Issues (OT6032) will develop your critical thinking on contemporary issues in occupational therapy, including ethics and professional responsibilities.
- Research Methods for Education and Health Sciences (ES6002) will introduce you to key research methodologies to support evidence-based practice.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core content
- Practice Education 2 – 8 weeks (OT6083) will expand your clinical experience in your second placement in a healthcare setting.
- Research Project 1 (CT6023) will see you work closely with your supervisor to finalise your ethics application, recruiting and data collection.
- Lifestyle Redesign through Occupation (OT6072) will explore lifestyle diseases and the science behind lifestyle redesign.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Programme content - Year 2
Core content
- Person Occupation Environment 2 (OT6201) will cover the application of therapeutic occupations and the use of appropriate resources.
- Research Project 2 (CT6041) will see you work closely with your supervisor to continue data collection, analysis and begin to write up your research.
- Occupation in Context (OT6101) will support your understanding of ethical and political reasoning from an occupational therapy perspective.
- Practice Education 3 - 8 weeks (OT6301) will build your professional competencies during your placement in Ireland.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core content
- Innovation in Management for Health and Social Care (CT6042) will introduce you to leadership and service development strategies in healthcare settings.
- Engaging through Complexity (CT6052) will develop your advanced clinical reasoning and ability to work with complex client needs alongside other health professionals.
- Research Project 3 (CT6032) will see you work closely with your supervisor and research team to finalise your research project for dissemination.
- Practice Education 4 - 9 weeks (OT6082) will allow you to practice your professional skills in a healthcare setting during your placement in Ireland or abroad.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
