Higher Certificate Health Science with Occupational Therapy Studies at Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Health Science with Occupational Therapy Studies is the study of the human body with particular focus on Anatomy and Physiology and provides a foundation to Occupational Therapy studies. Through a unique progression opportunity, this programme allows students to progress to complete a BSc Honours in Occupational Therapy at Coventry University.

This two year Health Science with Occupational Therapy Studies incorporates year one of the three year BSc Honours in Occupational Therapy at Coventry University (CU). Following successful completion of the two year programme in LyIT students can progress directly to year two of the three year BSc Honours in Occupational Therapy in CU. Upon successful completion of years two and three in Coventry University, and graduation students will be awarded a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

• Further Studies

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

• Health Care Assistant
• Occupational Therapy Assistant