Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (Coursework)

i. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 in any field (except Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy), as accepted by the Senate of Perdana University;

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ii. A Bachelor’s degree in any field (except Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy) with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 (and not meeting a CGPA of 2.5) can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment (e.g. interview, related certification studies, working experience of 5 years).

Pre-requisite Courses (For candidates without a qualification in the related field):

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Introduction to Psychology
• Basic Pathology
• Introduction to Occupational Therapy

Achieve a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent for international students.

SEMESTER 1

• Foundations of Occupational Therapy I
• Occupational Science and Analysis
• Research Methodology and Biostatistics
• Contemporary Issues: Community Health
• Enabling Occupations I: Paediatrics
• Clinical Placement I: Paediatrics

SEMESTER 2

• Occupational Ergonomics
• Foundations of Occupational Therapy II
• Enabling Occupations II: Mental Health
• Research Project I
• Clinical Placement II: Mental Health

SEMESTER 3

• Enabling Occupations III: Musculoskeletal
• Entrepreneurship and Management in OT
• Occupational Performance, Adaptation & Environmental Modification
• Contemporary Issues: Ageing and Health
• Contemporary Issues: Sexuality and Disability
• Clinical Placement III: Musculoskeletal

SEMESTER 4

• Enabling Occupations IV: Neurological & Medical
• Research Project II
• Clinical Placement IV: Neurological & Medical
• Final Clinical Placement

Note: Students must fulfil 1000 hours of clinical placement as recommended by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)

A pioneer programme in the region, offering a unique fast-track pathway for graduates with non-Occupational Therapy backgrounds to meet Malaysia's growing demand for skilled therapists in this vital field.

Well-developed relationships with Ministry of Health as well as industry players (medical centres and private hospitals) over many years.

We deliver a mix of theoretical and practical teaching in small groups alongside whole cohort lectures in our Occupational Therapy Labs, with facilities including splinting laboratory, simulated living spaces and therapeutic intervention tools.

Our programme is delivered through hybrid learning in our Kuala Lumpur campus in Damansara using a wide variety of teaching and assessment methods to tailor for diverse learning needs.

• Occupational Therapist
• Rehabilitation Specialist
• Paediatric Occupational Therapist
• Geriatric Occupational Therapist
• Mental Health Occupational Therapist
• Community-Based Therapist
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Ergonomic Consultant

This programme has been granted Provisional Accreditation (PA) by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Scan the QR code below to access the MQA Provisional Accreditation portal, then follow the steps to verify this programme's accreditation status.

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2. Type Perdana University in the Name of Higher Education Provider (HEP) column.
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