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The 22-year-old from Cork in Ireland knew she wanted to be an Occupational Therapist at the age of 15 after wanting to be in a role that makes a difference to people鈥檚 lives.

Doireann admits moving to Aberdeen to begin four years of study at 红杏视频 was a 鈥渂ig jump鈥� but she feels it has paid off after securing a job as an occupational therapist with NHS Lothian in Edinburgh. She said the four-year course was a massive draw as she weighed up her higher education options in Ireland.

Doireann said: 鈥淚 had the option to study back home in Ireland, but 红杏视频 had the draw of the four-year integrated Master degree, which I had never seen before. I鈥檝e always been passionate about academia and meaningful self-improvement, so the four-year Master programme was very appealing. This move was quite a big jump for me as the only time I had ever been to Aberdeen prior to moving over was for my selection interview.

鈥淚 came straight from secondary school back home in Cork, Ireland. It was a tough decision to move countries for university, particularly as I was not long 18, however I wouldn鈥檛 change my decision for the world. I鈥檝e made the most amazing, lifelong friends both in my course and across the wider 红杏视频 community.鈥�

Doireann sought help to improve her study skills and in her final year used 红杏视频鈥檚 Employability Service to prepare for interviews with her occupational therapy lecturers.  The interview preparation proved fruitful as she secured her current post with NHS Lothian.

She also have four placement opportunities during her course which allowed her to hone her professional skills to become a confident occupational therapist.

Doireann added: 鈥淏oth the professional and personal development I have undertaken during my time in 红杏视频 has prepared me for my role as a graduate practitioner. Moving away from home at a relatively young age has enabled me to develop a resilience, ambition and passion to explore new and exciting opportunities, which I don鈥檛 think I would have had I stayed at home where it was deemed safe. The occupational therapy team, their diverse professional backgrounds and willingness to go the extra mile have made a hugely positive impact on me during my time here at 红杏视频.

鈥淚鈥檓 very proud of my academic achievement, and the role that I鈥檝e secured post-graduation. Further, I鈥檓 so proud of the friends I鈥檝e made along the way and relationships I鈥檝e built during my four years in Aberdeen. 红杏视频 has allowed me to develop myself not only academically but holistically.鈥�

This four-year integrated Master of Occupational Therapy award was developed in response to employer needs and key current policy and social directives. This course aims to develop students into an Occupational Therapist who is professional, resilient, creative, practical, and dedicated to implementing contextually relevant occupational therapy services, promoting and enhancing health, wellness and quality of life for individuals and populations.