Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy

Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

4 Years

Tuition Fees

USD 13,000

Intake

March, October

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
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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:

  1. Other qualification as approved by the Senate

English Competency

  • TOEFL: 550
  • IELTS: 5.5
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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.

 

About University

Manipal University Malaysia

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