Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy

(N/0915/6/0001) (06/29) (MQA/PA 15724) KDN LICENSE: (KDN.IM.S.600-3/16/179 Jld.2(6)) (01/25)

Course Information

Mode: Onsite
Duration: 4 years
Intakes:

March / October

Type: Full-time Study
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Bachelor's Degree Level
Field of Study: Medicine & Healthcare
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Fees: RM 60,000 (Special Launch 23/24)

Course Overview

Occupational Therapists (OTs) are skilled healthcare professionals dedicated to assessing and treating individuals with physical, psychosocial, or developmental impairments and disabilities. Their goal is to ensure that clients' homes, workplaces, and communities are both accessible and safe. OTs act as facilitators and health advocates, working to eliminate obstacles that hinder a client's engagement in daily activities and enhancing their overall functional performance. They collaborate with clients and their communities to achieve goals by either adapting the activities or modifying the environment to improve their ability to participate in desired, necessary, or expected tasks.

OTs offer a range of therapeutic interventions, including the use of orthotics, prosthetics, assistive and adaptive devices, mobility aids, and environmental modifications. These tools and techniques are designed to support clients in performing daily activities—such as self-care, work, and leisure—despite their disabilities. Through a thorough and holistic assessment, OTs generate detailed reports on a client's functional abilities, providing recommendations for potential solutions and advocating for their health and well-being.

1360 Hours of Practicum

WFOT-recommended hands-on practicum (Step-by-step clinical skills training from year 1).

Diverse Clinical Training

Diverse clinical training in local and global healthcare centres.

Experienced Faculty

Experienced faculty with the highest terminal degree (Ph.D.) for teaching.

Robust Alumni Network

Robust alumni network of 10,000+ Manipal graduates bolstering Malaysian healthcare.

Curriculum

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

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
  • 1 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
  • 1 other subject

Diploma from recognized institutions

Pass with minimum CGPA ≥ 2.75 in related field
Or
Minimum CGPA < 2.75 in related field with minimum 3 years (36 months) working experience in related field.

Notes:

  1. Other qualifications as approved by the Senate

English Competency

Malaysian

  • MUET: Band 3
  • TOEFL: 550
  • IELTS: 5.5

International

  • TOEFL: 550
  • IELTS: 5.5
  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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