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Occupational Therapy

You are an enthusiastic go-getter with lots of energy

  • You want to help people with a disability carry out their daily activities with ease.
  • You are well-spoken, optimistic and creative.
  • This programme consists of a diverse combination of practical work, lectures, tutorials, and projects.
  • It includes annual internships, totalling more than a thousand hours of work.
  • After you graduate you can work as an occupational therapist.
  • You are also qualified to take on coaching, coordinating and educational roles.
  • As a result, you can work in a wide range of sectors and positions!
  • If you’d like to continue studying, feel free to pursue another bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree.

 

Practical information

  • Where

    On campus

  • Conditions

    You must be studying at one of our partner institutions. You must be nominated by your home coordinator and accepted by the exchange programme at Thomas More (see admission procedure for exchange students).

  • Language requirements

    Required Language Level: English B2

  • Erasmus code

    B GEEL07

Programme

Below you can find an overview of the courses (under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per course. Credits express how many hours you need on average to process the subject matter (incl. lessons). Count about 25 to 30 hours for 1 study credit.

  • We have explained the most important courses in a blue tooltip.  
  • The combination of courses can be restricted by planning issues and needs to be communicated beforehand.
  • Courses marked with a * are offered fully online. This means you don't have to physically come to Belgium to take these courses.
  • Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the programme guide.
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Placement
Practical placement (3 months) i Z12918 20 X
Practical placement (3 months) i Z12918 20 X
Practical placement (6 weeks) & Bachelor Project (6 weeks) i Z12918 20 X
Practical placement (9 weeks) & Innovative Project (3 weeks) i Z12918 20 X
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Courses
Intercultural communication Z14469 5 x
Survival Dutch i Z13456 3 x
Survival Dutch i Z13455 3 x
Global Interprofessional Collaboration in Health Care* i Z26033 3 x

Below you can find an overview of the courses (under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per course. Credits express how many hours you need on average to process the subject matter (incl. lessons). Count about 25 to 30 hours for 1 study credit.

  • We have explained the most important courses in a blue tooltip.  
  • The combination of courses can be restricted by planning issues and needs to be communicated beforehand.
  • Courses marked with a * are offered fully online. This means you don't have to physically come to Belgium to take these courses.
  • Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the programme guide.
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Placement
Practical placement (3 months) i Z12918 20 X
Practical placement (3 months) i Z12918 20 X
Practical placement (6 weeks) & Bachelor Project (6 weeks) i Z12918 20 X
Practical placement (9 weeks) & Innovative Project (3 weeks) i Z12918 20 X
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Courses
Intercultural communication Z14469 5 x
Survival Dutch i Z13456 3 x
Survival Dutch i Z13455 3 x
Global Interprofessional Collaboration in Health Care* i Z26033 3 x

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Personal coaching

Yes, we care

During your exchange you can count on a whole support team to truly make you feel at home at Thomas More. The International Office, the International Support Team, your 'buddy', your International Coordinator, Student Services (STUVO), all of our lecturers and many more will personally guide you to ensure that you blend in from the beginning and prosper so that we help you to deploy and nurture your talents. You will never feel alone.

Got questions?

Els Kuppens

For all your questions about whether you can be admitted to an exchange

els.kuppens@thomasmore.be
International Office

Hannelore Vervoort

For all your questions on the application procedure & practical arrangements.

incoming@thomasmore.be +32 14 56 21 56
Admissions

Admissions Officer

For all your questions about Admissions & Application.
Available by phone 9.00 - 15.00

admissions@thomasmore.be +32 15 36 92 50

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