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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

14 May 2026

Celebrating Excellence at Final Year Speech and Language Therapy Presentations

The Department of Speech and Language Therapy was delighted to celebrate its final year students following a fantastic day of dissertation presentations on the 14 May. This annual event marks an important milestone and provides a fitting culmination of the students’ hard work, dedication, and passion.  
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08 May
11 May 2026

The Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science celebrate student excellence

  The Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science at University College Cork recently hosted its annual Poster Research Day, showcasing the achievements of final-year students as they near the completion of their undergraduate studies. The event formed part of the department’s wider academic celebrations and provided an opportunity to recognise excellence across clinical practice, research, and leadership. Highlighting the high standard of student work and professional development within the programme, a number of prestigious awards were presented, acknowledging outstanding contributions in both practice education and academic scholarship.  
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01 May 2026

Connecting Europe Through Erasmus+: A Visit to OsloMet

  Last week, Stefanie Wojtek (Assoc CIPD) and Tessa Dorosh from the School’s professional services team visited OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University as part of the Erasmus+ programme, further strengthening European collaboration in higher education.  
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27 Apr 2026

British Academy of Audiology Renews Endorsement of MSc Audiology Programme Until 2031

Our School is pleased to announce that the British Academy of Audiology (BAA) has renewed its endorsement of the MSc Audiology programme until 2031, following a successful re‑accreditation process.  
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