Applications for Programme Approval
The table below provides details of education providers who have applied for programme approval with CORU.
The programme approval process has several stages and the exact period of time for approval will depend on the timeline agreed with the education provider. Programme Approval is not guaranteed, and it is possible that a programme which has applied for approval may not be approved.
CORU cannot comment on the status of individual programme application while the process is ongoing. It is advised that prospective or current students direct queries regarding ongoing approval processes to the relevant education provider.
It is the decision of each educational provider whether to seek programme approval.
|
Date of Application |
Educational Institute |
Programme Title |
Profession |
Status |
|
November 2023 |
University of Limerick |
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy |
Occupational Therapists |
Programme approved. Approved Qualification Bye-Law process ongoing. |
|
December 2024 |
University of Galway |
Master of Science in Podiatric Medicine (Pre-Registration) |
Podiatrists |
Programme approved. Approved Qualification Bye-Law process ongoing. |
|
January 2025 |
Dublin City University |
Master of Science in Physiotherapy |
Physiotherapists |
Programme approval application in progress |
|
June 2025 |
Atlantic Technological University |
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Social Care Practice (Cavan Institute Tertiary Pathway) |
Social Care Workers |
Programme approval application in progress |
|
September 2025 |
University College Cork /Munster Technological University |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Social Care (Apprenticeship) |
Social Care |
Programme Approved. Approved Qualification Bye-Law process ongoing. |
|
November 2025 |
University of Limerick |
Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Therapy |
Speech & Language Therapists |
Programme approval application in progress |
|
December 2025 |
Atlantic Technological University (Donegal) |
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy |
Physiotherapy |
Programme approval application in progress |
Status
- Programme approval in progress:
- A timeline for programme approval has been agreed with the Education Provider and is ongoing.
- Programme approval. Approved Qualification Bye-Law process ongoing:
- The programme has been granted approval by the Registration Board. The process of making or updating the Board’s Approved Qualification Bye-Law, the statutory instrument which enables graduates to seek registration, is ongoing. This process can take several months.
- Programme Approval refused by the Registration Board.
- The programme has been refused approval by the Registration Board.
- Application withdrawn:
- The education provider has withdrawn their application for programme approval. The programme has not been approved.
Approved Qualifications
A full list of qualifications approved by the Registration Board for each profession can be found at Approved Qualifications