Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at University of Pretoria

Programme overview

Occupational therapy promotes health and wellbeing by helping people with physical or mental impairments participate in meaningful daily activities. The Department of Occupational Therapy aims for excellence in research, social responsiveness and innovative teaching.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Department of Occupational Therapy | Duration: 4 years, full-time | Intake: Closing dates 30 June 2026 (South Africa and international); 50 first-year students selected annually, first-choice applicants only. | Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Theory and practice of occupational therapy enabling people to function optimally in daily activities, adapting activities or environments to support independence for people with disability or health conditions.

Career pathways

Occupational therapists, academics and researchers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 30. NSC/IEB: English Home/First Additional Language level 4, Mathematics level 4, Physical Sciences level 4; APS of at least 30. Life Orientation excluded from APS. Only 50 first-year places; only first-choice applicants considered.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 87,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'BOccTher (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)'); the source states a range of R87,000 to R96,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to later years ha Source

Intake: Closing dates 30 June 2026 (South Africa and international); 50 first-year students selected annuall

Duration: 4 years, full-time

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