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Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences Full Time

Bachelor of Science Honours in Occupational Therapy

at Perdana University · Malaysia

Duration

4 Years

Intake

April, September

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Occupational Therapy at Perdana University is a 4-year programme that trains students for occupational therapy. The curriculum covers Basic Anatomy, Human Physiology, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Occupational Therapy, Basic Pathology, General Medicine, Orthopaedic and Surgical Conditions, and Occupational Therapy Process and Practice, alongside later modules such as Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methodology.

Teaching is organised by semesters and includes clinical visits and clinical placements. Students take Introduction to OT Clinical Practice (Clinical Visit), then multiple Clinical Placement modules across Musculoskeletal, Paediatric, Mental Health, and a Clinical Placement Final Year. The programme also includes a Research Project. Entry depends on prior qualifications and an English language requirement.

Modules

  • Basic Anatomy
  • Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Introduction to Occupational Therapy
  • Basic Pathology
  • Integrity and Anti-corruption Course [MPU]
  • General Medicine
  • Orthopaedic and Surgical Conditions
  • Introduction to Neuropsychology
  • Occupational Therapy Process and Practice
  • Foundations of Occupational Therapy
  • Introduction to OT Clinical Practice (Clinical Visit)

Entry requirements

  • Matriculation/Foundation/Pre-university/STPM: Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.33 in any two (2) of the following subjects : Biology, Physics/Mathematics or Chemistry
  • UEC: Pass with minimum of 5B's, two (2) of which include Biology & Physics/Mathematics
  • A-level: Pass with minimum Grade D in two (2) of the following subjects; Biology, Physics/Mathematics or Chemistry
  • Diploma: Recognised Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in a related field; OR Recognised Diploma with minimum CGPA less than 2.75 in a related field and a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field
English:
  • Local Students: MUET score of minimum Band 3
  • International Students: IELTS score of at least 5.5 / TOEFL (550) paper-based or equivalent

How this course compares

  • Perdana University is #43 in Malaysia on research impact (36,203 citations).
  • It lists 15 Medicine & Health Sciences courses in total, 2 of them at bachelor's level.
  • 15 universities in Malaysia teach bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Malaysia take 4 years; this one does too.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Malaysia offer bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences?

INTI International University (QS #516), City University Malaysia (#53 in Malaysia), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS #126), Management and Science University (QS #580), Monash University, Malaysia Campus (#13 in Malaysia), International Medical University (#23 in Malaysia), Xiamen University Malaysia (#33 in Malaysia), Aimst University (#34 in Malaysia) are among the 15 that do.

How long is the Bachelor of Science Honours in Occupational Therapy at Perdana University?

It takes 4 Years, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in April, September.

Is Perdana University a good university for Medicine & Health Sciences?

Perdana University is #43 in Malaysia on research impact (36,203 citations).

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