Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Intakes

Throughout the year

Course Location

Location: Perdana University, Wisma Chase Perdana, Damansara Heights, KL

Approval Code

JPT/BPP (N/726/7/0033) (MQA/PA13805) 07/25

Course Duration

Full-time I 2-3 years
Part-time I 3-6 years

Course Mode

Full-Time & Part-Time

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About the program

This is a course that allows you to tailor your own professional development to suit your needs, through a range of occupational therapy and interdisciplinary research experience. Our main objective is to provide a conducive learning environment in which a culture of research is nurtured and ensures the dissemination of knowledge and skills of the diverse fields in occupational therapy through various mediums. We hope to provide a curriculum which cultivates critical thinking skills, creativity, innovation, positivity, competency, and social responsibility among students.

Entry Requirement

A Bachelor’s degree in OT or equivalent with a CGPA of 3.00 or
with a minimum CGPA of 2.75-3.00 with at least 1 year of clinical experience or
with a CGPA between 2.50 and 2.75 with at least of 2 years clinical experience or
with a CGPA of less than 2.50 and a minimum of 5 years working experience in a related field.
International applicants – Same as above with an additional requirement: English with a minimum IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent.

English Language Requirements

Local Students
MUET score of at least band 3

International Students
IELTS score of at least 5.0 or TOEFL score of at least 550

Career Prospects

Head of Departments at Clinical settings (Administrative Management Level)
Clinical coordinators at community based rehabilitation centres
Rehabilitation Programme Coordinators
Educators
Consultants

Areas of Study

Related Occupational and Health Research

Occupational therapy for orthopedic conditions or physical dysfunctions
Aged care and rehabilitation
Community and health promotion
Medical or neurological rehabilitation
Multidisciplinary team collaboration research

Why Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Perdana University?

The first private university in Malaysia to offer Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Open to international students
Experienced research supervisors in academia and clinical practice
Multi-discliplinary supervisor team with national and international collaboration
Reasonable fees
All year round intake