Occupational Therapists (OTS) are healthcare providers who evaluate and provide treatment to clients with physical/ psychosocial/ developmental impairments or disabilities to ensure their home, workplace, and community are accessible and safe. OTS play the role of enablers and health advocates by breaking down barriers that impede our client’s participation and facilitate functional performance in everyday activities. OTs work with clients and their community to achieve the outcome by modifying the occupation or the environment to enhance their ability to engage in the occupations they want to, need to, or are expected to do.
OT focuses on providing various therapeutic interventions/techniques, orthotics, and prosthetics; assistive and adaptive devices; mobility aids, and environmental modifications to facilitate independent and safe participation in daily living activities such as self-care, work, and leisure of our clients despite their disabilities. Through holistic and comprehensive assessment, OTS provide comprehensive reports on the client’s functioning including recommendations of possible solutions and advocate regarding health and well-being.
Programme Structure
Year 1
- Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Basics to Occupational Therapy
- Introduction to Psychology
- Basic Clinical Skills for Occupational Therapy
- General Medicine
- General Pharmacology
- Introduction to Neuropsychology
- Occupational Analysis and Therapeutic Activity
- Basic Pathology
- Clinical Placement: Introduction
- Co-Curriculum Community Service
- MPU subjects
Year 2
- Clinical Orthopaedics
- Occupational Therapy for Orthopaedic and Surgical Conditions
- Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pressure Garment in Occupational and Occupation Therapy
- Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics
- Neurological Conditions
- Occupational Therapy for Medical & Neurological Conditions
- Developmental Psychology
- Ergonomics
- Elective: (Choose 1) : Neuroscience / Communication and Basic Counselling
- Clinical Placement: Orthopaedic and Neurological Conditions
- MPU subjects
Year 3
- Clinical Paediatrics
- Occupational Therapy for Paediatric Conditions
- Research for Allied Health Profession
- Critical Review of Journals
- Aged Care
- Psychiatric Conditions
- Occupational Therapy for Psychiatric Conditions
- Biostatistics
- Community Based Rehabilitation
- Work and Driving Rehabilitation
- Clinical Placement: Paediatric, Psychiatric & Aged Care
Year 4
- Clinical Placement: Work and Driving Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy Administration and Management
- Health Promotion in Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Electives (Choose 2): Sexuality and Disability / Assistive Technology and Universal Accessibility / Student Mobility Program / Special Education in Occupational Therapy
- Research for Allied Health Profession
- Research Writing for Allied Health Profession
- Final Clinical Placement
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN PHYSIOTHERAPY CRITERIA
Entry Requirements
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia
EQUIVALENT PROGRAMMES
- Matriculation
- Foundation in Science
- Pre-University Programme or its equivalent
Pass with minimum GPA ≥ 2.33 or Grade C+ in TWO (2) of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Physics / Mathematics
- Chemistry
A-Level / Equivalent Programme
Pass with minimum Grade D in TWO (2) of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Physics / Mathematics
- Chemistry
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Pass with minimum Grade B5 in FIVE (5) subjects including:
- Chemistry
- Biology / Physics
- 3 other subjects
South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
EQUIVALENT PROGRAMMES
- South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)
Pass with minimum Scaled Score of 12 in THREE (3) subjects including:
- Chemistry
- Biology / Physics
- One other subject
Canadian Pre-University (CPU) / Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP)
EQUIVALENT PROGRAMMES
- Ontario Secondary School
- Diploma / Western Australian Curriculum Council
- High School Certificate (HSC) (New South Wales)
Pass with average minimum of 55% for THREE (3) subjects including:
- Chemistry
- Biology / Physics
- 1 other subject
Indian Pre-University
EQUIVALENT PROGRAMMES
- All India Senior School Certificate awarded by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSCC)
- HSSC
- HSC (Standard XII)
Pass with average minimum of 55% for THREE (3) subjects including:
- Chemistry
- Biology / Physics
- One other subject
Notes:
- Other qualification as approved by the Senate
English Competency
- TOEFL: 550
- IELTS: 5.5
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN PHYSIOTHERAPY PATHWAYS
Career Path
Why Should I Consider Becoming An Occupational Therapist?
Pursuing a career as an occupational therapist can be very lucrative and rewarding. Before embarking on a new career, it’s critical to ensure that it’s the right fit for you. It should reflect your personality and be placed in a future working environment that allows you to thrive. We’ve compiled a list of eight different character traits that successful OTs’ exhibit.