Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in South Africa

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy program equips students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to help individuals improve their overall well-being and quality of life. Through a combination of theoretical coursework, hands-on training and clinical placements, students develop expertise in assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with physical, cognitive, emotional or social challenges.

Graduates of this program can pursue various career opportunities in the field of occupational therapy including:
1. Occupational Therapist in hospitals
2. Rehabilitation Centers
3. Geriatric care facilities
4. Schools and educational institutions
5. Mental health hospitals
6. Community health centers
7. Private practice clinics
8. Industrial rehabilitation programs
9. Research and academia.

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific admission requirements:
  • A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with university admission, endorsed by Umalusi, or an equivalent qualification with an average of at least 50% (code 4)
  • Mathematics – code 3 (40%)
  • Life Sciences – code 4 (50%)
  • You are strongly advised to include Physical Sciences and Afrikaans as subjects for the NSC examination.
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Course Duration: 4 years
  
  Mode of Study: Full time
  
•  Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria  
  
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  

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