PGDipOT Occupational Therapy at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy is a part-time programme taken over 2 years. The course consists of advanced occupational therapy assessment and intervention in paediatric, adult mental health and adult neurological conditions. At completion, the graduate will show advanced knowledge of occupational therapy practice and the applications thereof. The qualifying candidate is competent to apply advanced knowledge to occupational therapy and occupational science problems.

Faculty: Health Sciences | Department: Therapeutic Sciences | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: part-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Students will complete courses in advanced neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, occupational science, occupational therapy and professional practice and leadership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a basic undergraduate occupational therapy degree. Applicants should only apply for the preferred qualification, as it is not possible to switch between programmes. Neurological disorders: MFANDIS50 Perceptual Disorders: MFAPDIS50 Psychiatric Disorders: MFAPSYD50

ZAR 60,080 for the whole programme (2026). Average tuition fee per programme for 2026 as stated in the 2026 Fees Book, Chapter 2 (Average Tuition Fees); excludes additional charges (notes, computer, lab and other fees). Postgraduate international students pay local tuition plus the non-refundable Source

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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