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Welcome to the School of Clinical Therapies


The School of Clinical Therapies is one of the six Schools in the College of Medicine and Health. We offer pre-registration professional degrees in Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy. In addition, we offer a post-qualification Master's and CPD programme in Hearing, Balance and Communication.

Our Mission is to advance health and well-being through world-class, impactful, collaborative research and evidence-based education, underpinned by a core set of inclusive values. 

The School has clinical partnerships with the health service, voluntary organisations and private providers which support our student clinical placement. Additionally, Audiology, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy clinics are situated in the UCC Brookfield Health Sciences Complex.

Our staff pursue research in their respective disciplines which aligns with the UCC Futures focus areas of Future of Health, Ageing and Brain Science, Children and Collective Social Futures. The Dean and Head of School is Professor Joseph McVeigh.

News

School of Clinical Therapies presents Inaugural Award to Caoimhe McGovern
11 Mar 2026

School of Clinical Therapies presents Inaugural Award to Caoimhe McGovern

The School - in conjunction with the College of Medicine and Health, EDI Steering Group - was delighted to present its inaugural International Women’s Day Appreciation Award to Caoimhe McGovern, Chair of the Clinical Therapies Society. Caoimhe received the award from Dr Ciara O’Toole, Chair of the School’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, surrounded by fellow members of the Clinical Therapies Society committee who have worked alongside her over the past two years.  
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FaME Ireland Organising Committee
09 Mar 2026

FaME Ireland Conference Brings Clinicians, Researchers and Community Partners Together at Nano Nagle Place

Last Friday marked a significant occasion for the Discipline of Physiotherapy as the FaME Ireland Conference on Falls Management and Exercise for Older Adults took place at the historic Nano Nagle Place. Organised by Senior Lecturer Dr. Ruth McCullagh, the event brought together clinicians, researchers and community partners from across the country for a day of shared learning, discussion and collaboration in the area of falls prevention and support healthy ageing.
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School of Clinical Therapies staff at SOAR workshop
24 Feb 2026

School of Clinical Therapies staff attending SOAR workshop

The staff in the School of Clinical Therapies came together on the 24th of February 2026 for a SOAR workshop as part of their ongoing Quality Review. It was a fantastic session with colleagues engaging in a dynamic exercise to explore the Schools Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations and Results - a great opportunity to reflect on where we are and where we are heading as a School.
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Accreditation certificate by IASLT
19 Feb 2026

Speech and Language Therapy officially reaccredited by IASLT

The BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy has been officially reaccredited by IASLT.
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