Master of Occupational Therapy (3 years) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Occupational Therapy (coursework route) builds advanced knowledge of occupational therapy theory, mastery of the profession and research skills, and is presented in a three-year cycle in which students may enter in any year.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Occupational Therapy | Duration: Three years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

All modules are compulsory: Research Methodology and Statistics, Occupational Science, Models in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Practice, Measurement, Occupational Therapy Practice: Interventions in Speciality Field of Study and a Research Assignment.

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Entry requirements

Programme-specific: a four-year B degree in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate. For direct admission to the thesis option, an approved curriculum of research methodology and/or advanced study completed at Stellenbosch University or elsewhere.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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