PROGRAMME REVIEW
Welcome to Perdana University’s MSc in Occupational Therapy (Graduate Entry) programme, your gateway to a fulfilling career in healthcare. designed for the first-degree holders, our programme offers a fast-track journey to becoming a certified occupational therapist. Experience hands-on-learning, a supportive community and a future filled with opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
Entry Requirement
Bachelor’ Degree or equivalent
A Bachelor;s degree in any field (except Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy) with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and not meeting
OR
Can be accepted subject to rigourous internal assessment (e.g interview, related certification studies, working experience of minimum 5 years
OR
Candidate with qualification in unrelated field must undergo pre-requisite courses.
The courses include:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Psychology
Basic Pathology
English Requirements
Local Students
MUET score of at least band 3
International Students
IELTS score of at least 5.5
OR
TOEFL score of at least 550 and Cambridge L00
Career Prospects
- Hospitals
- Community based rehabilitation centres
- Nursing homes
- Schools
- Industrial and commercial organisations
- Private practice
- Consultancies
- Specialised therapy centres
Curriculum Structure
Core Modules
Year 1
- Foundation of Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Science and Analysis
- Research Methodology and Biostatistics
- Enabling Occupations: Pediatrics
- Enabling Occupations: Mental health
- Occupational Ergonomics
Year 2
- Enabling occupations: Musculoskeletal
- Entrepreneurship and Management in OT
- Sexuality and Disability
- Ageing and Health
- Research Project
Why Master of of Science in Occupational Therapy (Graduate Entry) at Perdana University
-
- Accredited by the MQA
- Hands-on-Experience (Meeting the WFOT requuirement of 1000 clinical hours)
- Expert faculty members in diverse areas
