Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in South Africa

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy program aims at equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become competent occupational therapists. This program focuses on understanding human occupation and the impact it has on health and well-being. Students will learn about various therapeutic interventions, assistive technologies and strategies that help individuals overcome physical, mental, or emotional barriers to engage in meaningful activities.

After completing this degree, graduates can explore numerous career opportunities including:

1. Occupational therapist in hospitals or clinics
2. Rehabilitation specialist
3. Community health worker
4. Mental health counselor
5. Geriatric care coordinator
6. Pediatric therapist
7. Work rehabilitation consultant
8. Researcher in occupational therapy
9. School-based therapist
10. Ergonomics consultant.

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

•  University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
  Entry Requirements:
  NSC Requirements:
  - English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 4
  - Mathematics Level 4
  - Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science Level 4
  
  The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a composite index score to guide applicant selection. This includes:
  1) Your matric academic results for five subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best two other subjects. We consider the percentage achieved, not the symbol.
  2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores.
  
  Each of the two components carries a 50% weighting.
  
  All applicants must write the NBT. Applicants applying to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) only, as well as applicants who are in their final year of study towards a Bachelor’s degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not required to write the NBT.
  
  All applicants to BSc(Occupational Therapy) must spend time observing a professional occupational therapist and complete a certificate of attendance (minimum:16 hours). Only observation hours completed between 1 July 2021 and 31 July 2022 will be accepted. You can download a certificate of attendance form from the Wits website, under Additional Forms: www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits
  
  Without this certificate, you will not be considered for admission to the programme.
  
  
  Course Duration: 4 years
  
  Mode of Study: Full time
•  University of Cape Town, Cape Town  
  

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