
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Kaunas, Lithuania
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 3,836 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
Introduction
The aim of the study program Occupational Therapy is to educate and train specialists who would have comprehensive knowledge in occupational therapy, the basics of research, and practical skills required for the work of an occupational therapist, for the analysis of a person’s occupational performance, and for the formation of the aims and objectives of occupational therapy.
Course details
- Occupational Therapy
- 4 years
- BSc in Health Sciences, Occupational Therapist
- 240 ECTS credits
- Taught in English
Why study Occupational Therapy at LSMU?
- Clinical skills developed in the largest clinical hospital in the Baltic States.
- Degree and professional qualification recognized in the EU.
- The multicultural environment and student community: international students from 87 different countries make up 25 % of the total student population at LSMU.
- Occupational Therapy program is approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapy.
- Possibility to spend a semester abroad with the Erasmus+ exchange program.
- Support system for students’ adaptation: mentoring, tutoring, and psychological counseling.
- Problem-based learning curriculum, which allows students to solve clinical cases, conduct research, discuss and present hypothetical theories, solutions, or recommendations.
- Small groups, i.e. up to 10 students, in clinical courses.
Admissions
Curriculum
Structure of the program
what you will learn each year
- Year 1: General university education subjects (Introduction to Studies, Professional Language (Latin language, Lithuanian culture), Fundamental subjects in the study field (Philosophy, Anatomy, Cytology, Genetics), First aid, Speciality subjects (Theory and Models of OT), Practice I.
- Year 2: Specialty subjects, General university education subjects (Professional foreign language), Fundamental subjects in the study field (Physiology, Biomechanics, Rehabilitation), Practice II.
- Year 3: Specialty subjects (Activity Problems and OT for patients with Mental Disorders, Activity Disorders and OT, OT in Community), General university education subjects (Health and Medicine), Practice III.
- Year 4: Specialty subjects (Management of Health Care System and Scientific Research in OT, Human Occupation and Environment), PRACTICE IV, V, Preparation, and Defence of Bachelor’s Thesis.
Program Tuition Fee
Student Testimonials
Career Opportunities
After graduation, you can
- Apply for a license to practice occupational therapy;
- Provide occupational therapy services;
- Continue your education by entering a master's or Ph.D. programs.
Program Admission Requirements
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