Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree

In the Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy you learn how to support people in their daily lives.
Occupational therapists help people do the things that are important to them. These activities can take place at home, at school, at work or during leisure time.

You work together with clients to support everyday life, functional ability, participation and independence.

The programme is based on research and evidence-based practice. It builds strong skills for working life.

What will you learn?

During your studies, you will learn how people’s daily activities affect health and wellbeing. You will learn to understand how functional ability develops throughout life, support people in different life situations, assess and promote participation in everyday activities, use client-centred occupational therapy methods, work ethically and respectfully with clients, and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
The studies combine theory and practice. You learn by doing.

Degree Structure

The programme is a University of Applied Sciences degree. The extent is 210 ECTS credits. The estimated duration is 3.5 years.
The degree includes occupational therapy studies, health and rehabilitation studies, work-life projects, practical training in four semesters, and a Bachelor’s thesis.

Practical training takes place in real work environments. It helps you develop professional skills step by step.

How will you study?

The programme is organised as blended studies. This means that you study through teaching on campus, real-time online classes, independent study and group work. You follow shared schedules. Regular participation is required. Studying requires an active role. You plan your studies with a Personal Study Plan and receive guidance throughout the programme. The programme is full-time and the average workload is about 40 hours per week.

The language of the programme is English.

Students are encouraged to learn Finnish during their studies. Finnish language skills support practical training and working life in Finland.

Career opportunies

There is a growing need for occupational therapists in Finland and internationally.

After graduation, you can work in health care and rehabilitation services, schools and early childhood education, mental health services, work ability and occupational health services, and organisations and community services.

After graduation, you may apply for professional licensing in Finland through Finnish Supervisory Agengy according to national regulations.

Scholarships and tuition fees

Annual tuition fee 11 500 € for non-EU/EEA degree students.

This fee applies only to non-EU/EEA degree students.

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