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Course Overview

Occupational Therapy is a healthcare professional work with individuals, families, and health related organisations to assist them to overcome the limitations and restrictions that are caused by illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delay or the effects of aging. Occupational therapist will  enhance people ability to engage in the occupations and empowering people to participate in  everyday life.

The KPJU gives you a high-quality academic education and clinical intensive at the KPJ group of Hospitals. You will learn from highly competence and experienced Occupational Therapist who are skilled in occupations related care, education and research. You will acquire the knowledge and skills you need to practice as a Occupational Therapist, using a combination of traditional and scenario-based learning and teaching methods. The curriculum incorporates knowledge from the disciplines of occupational science, biomedical, behavioural and social sciences.

Students then develop and apply this knowledge to the assessment and intervention processes used by occupational therapists when working with clients and client groups. The Fieldwork education in various practice settings will provide further opportunities to apply knowledge, skills and developing appreciation of occupational therapy related health care and service delivery. This clinical training will be conducted at the KPJ group of hospitals.

Financing your Study

KPJ offers a lot of opportunities for Scholarship for Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in the form of Biasiswa by Merit and Dermasiswa based on Financial Need that reflects our commitment in grooming future professionals and leaders in the healthcare sector.  With the combination of PTPTN loan and our Scholarship, many students may not need to pay any tuition or fee during their studies. To ensure smooth clinical training at our 29 KPJ Specialist Hospitals, we provide Free-of-Charge (FOC) off-campus accommodation for all Bachelor students throughout their study as well as their 1st year on-campus accommodation in Nilai.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• Introduction To Occupational Therapy (BOCT 1012)
• General Pharmacology (BOCT 1062)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology -1 (BOCT 1023)
• Pathology (BOCT 1082)
• Tamadun Islam Dan Tamadun Asia (Titas ) (MPU 3123)
• Hubungan Etnik (MPU 3113)

Semester 2

• Therapeutic Activities (BOCT 1093)
• Introduction To Neuropsychology (BOCT 1102)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology -2 (BOCT 1073)
• Biomechanics And Kinesiology (BOCT 1113)
• Introduction To Psychology (BOCT 1042)
• Kemahiran Keusahawanan (MPU 3232)
  Kerajaan Dasar Awam (MPU 3312)

Semester 3

• OT Assessment In Orthopaedic & Surgical (BOCT 2142)
• Orthotics & Prosthetics & Pressure Garment (BOCT 2173)
• OT Intervention In Orthopaedic & Surgical (BOCT 2163)
• OT Assessment In Medical Neurological (BOCT 2202)
• Ot Intervention In Medical Neurological (BOCT 2213)
• Orthopaedic And Surgical Conditions (BOCT 2132)
• Personal Professional Development (BOCT 2222)
• Medical And Neurological Condition (BOCT 2192)

Semester 4

• Ergonomics (BOCT 2242)
• Psychiatric Condition (BOCT 3332)
• OT Assessment In Psychiatric (BOCT 3342)
• OT Intervention In Psychiatric (BOCT 3353)
• Driver Rehabilitation (BOCT 4443)
• Community Service (MPU 3412)
• Work Rehabilitation (BOCT 4403)

Semester 5

• Occupational Health (BOCT 3362)
• Ot Assessment In Pediatric (BOCT 3342)
• OT Intervention In Pediatric (BOCT 3283)
• Special Education (BOCT 3313)
• Pediatric Condition (BOCT 3262
• OT Practice In Geriatric (BOCT 4453)
• OT Management (BOCT 3372)

Semester 6

• Health Promotion Education (BOCT 4433)
• Introduction To Biostatistic (BOCT 4412)
• Evidence Based Practice (BOCT 3302)
• Community Based Rehabilitation (BOCT 3383)
• Research Methodology (BOCT 4423)
• Clinical I-Introductory Of Clinical Setting (BOCT 1124)

Semester 7

• Clinical 2 - Orthopedic And Surgical (BOCT 2184)
• Clinical 3 - Medical And Neurological Conditions (BOCT 2254)
• Clinical 4 - Psychiatry (BOCT 3324)
• Clinical 5 - Paediatric (BOCT 3394)

Semester 8

• Research Project (BOCT 4466)
• Clinical 6- Advance Clinical (BOCT 44710)

Entry Requirements

Malaysian students

• Obtained Malaysia University English Test (MUET) Band 3 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (5.5) / Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 550 AND

• Pass Matriculation / Pre-University / STPM programme or equivalent qualification with a minimum GPA 2.33 in TWO of the following subjects: (Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry) OR
• A-level programme or equivalent qualification with minimum Grade D in TWO of the following subjects (Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry) OR
• Recognised Diploma with minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75 in related field;d)
• Recognized Diploma with CGPA less than 2.75 in a related field and a minimum of 3 years (36 months) of working experience in the related field.

International Students

English proficiency for foreign student

Candidate should obtain IELTS (5.5) / TOEFL(550 paper-based or equivalent

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy program will have several options for employment in a variety of settings. As occupational therapists, they will have a bright future working in community-based rehabilitation programs, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, paediatric and geriatric centers, daycare centers, special education centers, job rehabilitation centers, and community mental health centers. Graduates may also consider positions in academia and the field of education, demonstrating the adaptability and broad-based influence of their occupational therapy knowledge.