Bachelor in Occupacional Therapy

Ensure the training of occupational therapists capable of acting autonomously, ethically, responsibly and differently, in accordance with the APTO profile. Ensure a solid scientific basis, supported by current conceptual models and scientific evidence, enabling intervention in various occupational and clinical contexts. To enable students to act on the biopsychosocial determinants of health, recognising occupation as a means of therapy and health promotion. To foster cross-cutting skills such as therapeutic communication, interdisciplinary work, leadership, professional ethics and continuous learning. To promote respect for dignity, autonomy and human rights, ensuring ethical and deontological practices. Prepare graduates for international mobility, complying with WFOT criteria and ENOTHE benchmarks. Develop evidence-based practice and encourage participation in research networks, promoting a critical and innovative approach.

National competition for access to public higher education, with entrance exams in one of the following sets:
One of the following sets:
02 Biology and Geology
and
One of the following tests:
07 Physics and Chemistry
16 Mathematics
18 Portuguese
09 Geography

For the application, a minimum score of 95 points is required in the entrance exams and in the application grade, expressed on a scale of 0 to 200 points.

The calculation formula includes 50% of the secondary school average and 50% of the entrance exams.

The regional preference corresponds to 20% of the vacancies, for the areas of influence of Aveiro, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Guarda, Leiria and Viseu.

Portuguese

Knowledge of occupational science, conceptual models, and occupation-based approaches Mastery of biomedical and social sciences to understand the person, occupational performance, and the relationship between health and wellbeing –occupation Understand the social determinants, functioning throughout the life cycle and environmental factors that influence participation Know and apply the intervention process in to Competence in research and evidence-based practice. Understand ethical, deontological and legal frameworks. Assess occupational needs, develop diagnoses and objectives, design and monitor occupation-centred plans.
Adapt interventions to various contexts. Communicate effectively with clients and teams. Apply research methods, practise autonomously and ethically, work in an interdisciplinary manner and promote inclusion. Adapt to change, contribute to research and participate in national and international networks. Promote healthy lifestyles and empowerment in occupations.

The graduate degree allows the application to postgraduate studies.