Occupational Therapy | UAS Burgenland

The Bachelor's degree programme in Occupational therapy at the Burgenland University of Applied Sciences provides you with excellent preparation for your work as an occupational therapist. With a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical application, our degree programme paves the way to a fulfilling career as an occupational therapist.

The Bachelor's degree programme in Occupational therapy is particularly suitable for people who are interested in health and quality of life, therapy and rehabilitation as well as everyday life and independence and who can imagine working directly with people.

Online application - University of Applied Sciences Burgenland (hochschule-burgenland.at)

Highlights of this degree programme

• Double degree: In addition to the academic degree, graduates also have a professional qualification as an occupational therapist
• Opportunities to specialise through the elective modules Primary Healthcare and Prevention and Hand therapy in Occupational therapy
• High practical component: students spend a quarter of their training in a total of 6 internships in various healthcare and social institutions in different specialist areas
• The occupational therapy teaching practice and numerous practical courses enable a lively transfer between theory and practice
• Experience interprofessional collaboration through interprofessional courses with other degree programmes in the Department of Health
• Optimum group size, which enables students to develop their individual skills
• Specialisation through advanced Master's degree programmes

Career opportunities

Occupational therapists work as employees in health and social care facilities, in the education sector and as freelancers in private practice.

Occupational therapy

in public and private hospitals, rehabilitation and spa facilities, outpatient clinics, day clinics, primary care centres, retirement and nursing homes, facilities for people with disabilities, kindergartens, schools, aid organisations or occupational therapy practices.

Health promotion and health counselling

in various settings and facilities such as schools, kindergartens, communities or companies.

Teaching and research

Appointment

Application mode:
online at https://www.hochschule-burgenland.at/

Application time:
31 March

Admission procedure:
Written ranking test, job-specific aptitude test and admission interview

Start of studies:
annually in the winter semester (September)

Tuition fee:
No tuition fees

Internship:
Six compulsory internships