Occupational therapy is a client-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation. It is a relatively new field in Malaysia, making it an intriguing and exciting career to consider. Help people live their lives to the fullest by ensuring their home, workplace and community are accessible and safe. We are proud to be able to equip you with the necessary skills of an occupational therapist that focusses on the provision of supports and adaptation to ease daily activities.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Five Reasons to Pursue an Occupational Therapy Degree
Occupational Therapy
Degree at Perdana University
Perdana University School of Occupational Therapy (PUScOT) has a programme thoroughly designed with academic vigour that nurtures you to be highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals. With an increasing global demand for occupational therapists, we aim to provide training that gives you the necessary skills to meet this demand, including soft skills that are crucial in a professional and social environment.
What Experts Say?
E. Sharon Brintwell
(Past President of the The World
Federation of Occupational Therapists)
“Occupational therapy is a health profession that creates opportunities for people with activity limitations to re-engage with their lives.”
Professor Nathan Vytialingam
(Dean of the School of
Occupational Therapy)
“To those who choose this field at Perdana University, be prepared to grow. You have much ahead of you as you delve further into a learning experience that will develop your potential to be the best occupational therapist that you can be.”
Diploma Holders -
this is your chance to obtain a Degree.
- Duration: Minimum 2.5 Years
- Credit Hours: 140
- Mode of Delivery: Blended learning; lectures combined with online learning and independent study.
- Assessment Methods: Assignments, case study reports, presentations, thesis writing and publications.
Why study Occupational Therapy in Perdana University?
- Four-year honours degree.
- Two highly specialised modules only offered at Perdana University — occupational therapy in elderly care, and in sexuality and disability.
- Clinical placements in community centres, government institutions and NGOs.
- In Perdana University, you can obtain up to 1,360 clinical hours while the World Federation of Occupational Therapists only requires 1,000 clinical hours.
Course details
Obtain valuable skills that meet the global demand for occupational therapists through the training provided in our BSc in Occupational Therapy.
YEAR 1
Gain exposure to introductory subjects related to occupational therapy. You will be able to identify, describe and relate the concepts of occupational therapy in everyday living, obtaining a solid foundation. Other relevant subjects include basic anatomy, orthopaedic and surgical conditions, therapeutic activity and general pharmacology.
YEAR 2
The second year involves the comprehension of the specifics of occupational therapy assessments and interventions. To learn these, you will be exposed to subjects such as neurological and paediatric conditions, orthotics and prosthetics, pressure garments, kinesiology and biomechanics in occupational therapy.
YEAR 3
You will master a series of course-specific subjects that gives you a better insight on the role of occupational therapists. Learn about ergonomics, elderly care, and special education for children with disabilities, and participate in a research where you will relate occupational therapy practices to research findings.
YEAR 4
In your final year, obtain knowledge and skills that gear you up for community services. You will learn subjects like community based rehabilitation, health promotion, work rehabilitation as well as driving rehabilitation. You will be well-prepared to be a professional occupational therapist when you complete the programme.
Why Perdana University?
Attractive Scholarships Available for Students
Focussed Classrooms with Low Student-Lecturer Ratio.
Top Recognised Medical University Locally & Internationally.
The only private university in Malaysia to provide BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy that is approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapist.
May & September 2019 Intake Ongoing
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Popular Scholarships at Perdana University
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Perdana University, an initiative between Academic Medical Centre Sdn Bhd and the Public-Private Partnership Unit in the Prime Minister’s Department, was officially launched in 2011. The current Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was the Founding Chancellor of the University. This strong partnership with the Malaysian government means that we are committed to delivering programmes of exceptional quality.
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