Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

• Train students to become competent, client-centered occupational therapists
• Develop strong skills in rehabilitation, functional ability assessment, and therapy planning
• Promote evidence-based practice in healthcare settings
• Prepare students to work in multidisciplinary and international healthcare environments
• Strengthen professional ethics, communication, and patient interaction skills

• Year 1: Foundations of health sciences, anatomy, psychology, and introduction to occupational therapy
• Year 2: Core occupational therapy studies, rehabilitation methods, and early clinical practice
• Year 3: Advanced practice, specialized rehabilitation fields, and extended clinical placements
• Year 4 (final phase within 3.5 years): Internship/practical training and Bachelor’s thesis
• Practical Component: Extensive clinical placements in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and community healthcare settings
• Assessment: Exams, practical demonstrations, clinical evaluations, and thesis work

Graduates can work in a variety of healthcare and rehabilitation settings, such as:

• Hospitals and health centers
• Rehabilitation clinics
• Elderly care facilities
• Mental health services
• Schools and special education support services
• Private rehabilitation and therapy services
• Disability services and community health organizations

Occupational therapists in Finland are licensed healthcare professionals, and graduates are eligible for professional registration after completing the degree.

Our Edunation Pathway to Finland program offers guaranteed access to Metropolia’s bachelor programs and you can get accepted within 2 days.

The admission requirements are:

• High school diploma / Higher Secondary Education
• Transcript of records
• Proof of English language: IELTS Academic 5.5, TOEFL iBT 59-69, PTE Academic 45.4, Duolingo 95-100
• Copy of passport ID page

You can find more information about the English language requirement on our page.

Students are pre-screened on a first-come, first-served basis.

The admission requirements for the program can found on the university page.

Further information about the tuition fee and available scholarships for the program can found on the university page.