Faculty of Health Sciences

BSc in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor 4 years Full-time NSFAS Funded
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
4 Years
NQF Level
7
Campus
Health Sciences Campus
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

A four-year degree in occupational therapy enabling graduates to help individuals of all ages overcome barriers to participation in daily life activities caused by illness, disability, or environmental factors.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • English Home Language or First Additional Language 4 50–59%
  • Mathematics 4 50–59%
  • Life Sciences or Physical Sciences 4 50–59%

Additional Requirements

  • NSC Bachelor's degree pass
  • NBT required
  • Job shadowing certificate required (minimum 16 hours with an Occupational Therapist, between 1 July 2025 and 31 July 2026)
Job shadowing is mandatory; applicants without it will not be considered. Selection based on Composite Index. Closing date 30 June 2026.
Career Opportunities
Occupational Therapist Rehabilitation Specialist Community Health Worker School-Based Therapist Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
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