BScOccupational Therapy (Ergotherapy)

Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
Academic field	Therapy and rehabilitation (ISCED 0915)
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences)
Course code	6121GX009
Accreditation	Accredited: last ext. evaluation 30 June 2022, next - 2028.

Tuition fee	€4,108 per year
Application fee	€150 one-time Non-refundable
Registration fee	€250 one-time Non-refundable

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents as well as verified copies along with you when you finally go to the university.

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Pakistan.

Language requirements	English B1 level or equivalent in English is required. If you have taken an internationally recognized exam, please attach it to the application.

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. All education certificates shall be legalized by Apostille or by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issue country. The evaluation and recognition of qualifications is the main step of admission procedure and all applicants must pass the recognition process of their credentials. By submitting the application, applicant confirms that submitted documents are correct, truthful and complete. More information about the procedure of recognition of education documents (academic qualifications): • specific requirements applied on education documents by countries; • duration of the recognition procedure; • right to appeal in case of unacceptable decision made by the university’s office are provided under this link: lsmu.lt/en/admission/recognition-of-foreign-qualification/ Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: The same requirements are applied for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Additionally for non-EU applicants: Validation of education documents by the Center for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC), skvc.lrv.lt/en/, could be required additionally.

More information	lsmu.lt/..ate-studies/occupational-therapy

Overview

The aim of the study programme 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.

Programme structure

YEAR 1
General university education subjects (Introduction to Studies, Professional Language (Latin
language, Lithuanian culture), Fundamental subjects in the study field (Phylosophy, Ecits, Psychology, Anatomy, Cytology, Genetics), First aid, Speciality subjects (Teaching methods in OT; Theory and Models of OT), PRACTICE I

YEAR 2
Speciality subjects (OT for children with health disorders; OT in elderly and old age), General university education subjects (Professional foreign language), Fundamental subjects in the study field (Physiology, Pathology, Biomechanics, Rehabilitation), PRACTICE II

YEAR 3
Speciality subjects (Human occupation and work; Problems of occupational performance and OT; OT in community), General university education subjects (Health and Medicine), PRACTICE III

YEAR 4
Speciality subjects (Management of health care system and scientific research in OT; OT for
patients with mental disorders), PRACTICE IV, V, Preparation and Defence of Bachelor’s
Thesis

Career opportunities

AFTER GRADUATION YOU CAN:

Apply for a license to practice occupational therapy;

Continue your education by entering master programs;

Provide occupational therapy services.