Faculty of Occupational Therapy

The studies

The University of Akureyri is the only institution in Iceland offering a study programme in occupational therapy.

It is a 3-year programme leading to a BS degree and a matriculation examination (stúdentspróf), or a comparable education from a foreign school, is the general admission requirement. The programme satisfies the requirements of international standards and completion of the programme provides access to graduate studies.

• Occupational Therapy Studies, B.S., 180 ECTS (in Icelandic)

In order to obtain authorisation to work as an occupational therapist, students must in addition complete a one-year Diploma in Occupational Therapy Studies at the Master’s level.

• Occupational Therapy Studies, Postgraduate Diploma, 60 ECTS (in Icelandic)

In Iceland and in various parts of the world there is a shortage of occupational therapists. People in the field have diverse employment opportunities. Occupational therapists are in great demand within the health sector and increasingly in the private sector as well.