OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy programme is an academic qualification that prepares graduates to perform rehabilitation and interventions that promote Health and well-being through occupation to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life that are meaningful to them. This programme is offered at the Westville Campus and is completed over a minimum of eight semesters of full-time study.
Grounded in anatomy, physiology, psychology, and occupational science, students gain both theoretical knowledge and extensive practical experience through clinical placements. The curriculum equips graduates to assess, plan, and implement evidence-based interventions tailored to individuals with physical, mental, developmental, or social challenges.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a degree pass.
Minimum subject requirements:
- English – Level 4
- Life Orientation – Level 4
- Mathematics – Level 3
- Life Sciences or Physical Science – Level 3
Minimum of 30 points (excluding Life Orientation) (Choices 1 to 3 only)
Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection is subject to space and discipline requirements.
CURRICULUM
Level 1
Semester 1
| Module Code | Module Description | Credits |
|---|
| ANAT122 | Introduction to Anatomy & Neuroanatomy | 16 |
| SHSC1BH | Becoming a Healthcare Professional | 16 |
| PSYC101 | Introduction to Psychology A | 16 |
Semester 2
| Module Code | Module Description | Credits |
|---|
| SHSC1CB | Community-Based Care | 16 |
| PSYC102 | Introduction to Psychology B | 16 |
| EDSJ1CS | Critical Social Justice and Citizenship | 0 |
| ZULN101 | Basic isiZulu Languages Studies | 16 |
| ZULM105 | Academic Writing | 16 |
Year Modules
| Module Code | Module Description | Credits |
|---|
| OCTH161 | Occupational Therapy Fundamentals and Media 1 | 16 |
| OCTH162 | Foundations of Occupations in Occupational Therapy | 16 |
Level 2
Semester 1
| Module Code | Module Description | Credits |
|---|
| HPHS221 | Homeostasis | 16 |
| OCTH243 | OT Fundamentals 2 | 16 |
| OCTH245 | Psychosocial Theory and Fieldwork 2 | 16 |
Semester 2
| Module Code | Module Description | Credits |
|---|
| ANAT112 | Anatomy of the Head and Neck | 8 |
| ANAT109 | Anatomy of the Upper & Lower Limbs | 16 |
| OCTH246 | OT Physical Theory and Fieldwork 2 | 16 |
| SHSC1HI | Health, Illness and Behaviour | 16 |
| HPHS222 | Integration & Communication | 16 |
Year Modules
| Module Code | Module Description | Credits |
|---|
| OCTH242 | OT Therapeutic Media 2 | 16 |
Level 3
Semester 1
| Module Code | Module Description | Credits |
|---|
| HLSC311 | Clinical Sciences 1 | 16 |
| OCTH341 | OT Fundamentals 3 | 16 |
| OCTH344 | OT Physical Theory & Fieldwork 3 | 16 |
Semester 2
| Module Code | Module Description | Credits |
|---|
| HLSC344 | Clinical Sciences 3 | 16 |
| HLSC332 | Clinical Sciences 2 | 16 |
| SHSC1RM | Research Methods for Health Sciences | 16 |
| OCTH343 | Psychosocial Theory & Fieldwork 3 | 16 |
Year Modules
| Module Code | Module Description | Credits |
|---|
| OCTH342 | OT Therapeutic Media 3 | 16 |
Level 4
Year Modules
| Module Code | Module Description | Credits |
|---|
| OCTH441 | Research Project | 24 |
| OCTH444 | OT: Physical Theory & Fieldwork 4 | 24 |
| OCTH443 | OT: Psychosocial Theory & Fieldwork 4 | 24 |
| OCTH413 | OT: Community Theory & Fieldwork | 24 |
| OCTH414 | OT: Paediatric Theory & Fieldwork | 24 |