Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy at University of Ghana

Occupational Therapy is concerned with promoting health and well being through engagement in occupation. It draws from the fields of medicine, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and many other disciplines in developing its body of knowledge. In Occupational Therapy, “occupation” is viewed broadly to include everything people do to “occupy” themselves, caring for self and others. Since an injury, illness, and/or environmental barrier limits a persons’ participation in everyday activities (occupations), occupational therapists are called upon to address the barrier and/or help persons regain or develop their skills and abilities so they can participate in their everyday activities. Occupational therapist work with individuals who suffer from a mentally, physically, developmentally, and/ or emotionally disabling condition. The therapists use treatments that develop, recover, or maintain clients’ activities of daily living. This helps clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function.

College: College of Health Sciences  |  School: School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Location: Legon, Accra (Ghana)

What you will study

First-year foundations lead into core disciplinary modules, practicals/studio/clinical work, research methods and a final-year project or dissertation. Exact course codes vary by academic year, confirm the current structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

Career pathways

Graduate roles in the public and private sectors, NGOs and international organisations, plus postgraduate and professional qualifications in this field. Confirm graduate destinations with the faculty office.

Visit the School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences page · UG programme catalogue.