Program Overview

BSc Occupational Therapy (Ergotherapy)

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

Study Details

• 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.

Fees

• 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.

Application Deadline and Study Commencement

• Application deadline: 6 July 2025, 23:59:59 (Eastern European Time)
• Studies commence: 1 September 2025