Medical profession that uses occupational activity to help people to improve their quality of life by helping them gain productivity and independance

Programme Outline 

Year 1 Semester 1

1. Introduction to Occupational Therapy
2. Anatomy
3. Physiology
4. Behavioral Science
5. English

Year 1 Semester 2

1. Pathology
2. Neuroscience
3. Biomechanics and Kinesiology
4. Therapeutic Activities and Techniques
5. Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B
6. Computer and Information Technology

Year 2 Semester 1

1. Orthopaedics
2. Occupational Therapy in Orthopaedics
3. Occupational Therapy in Neurology
4. Islamic Studies/Moral Studies
5. Clinical Training I(Physical Dysfunction)

Year 2 Semester 2

1. Clinical Condition in Medicine and Surgery
2. Occupational Therapy in Paediatrics
3. Occupational Therapy in Community Based Rehabilitation
4. Malaysian Studies

Year 3 Semester 1

1. Psychiatric Condition
2. Occupational Therapy in Psychiatry
3. Hand Rehabilitation
4. Clinical Training III (Psychiatry)

Year 3 Semester 2

1. Occupational Ergonomics
2. Occupational Therapy in Occupational Health and Safety
3. Work and Industrial Rehabilitation
4. Clinical Training IV(Industry)

Year 4 Semester 1

1. Research Methodology
2. Biostatistics
3. Occupational Therapy Issues and Management

Year 4 Semester 2

1. Research Project
2. Clinical Training V(Specialization)

• Hospitals
• Government & Private schools (including schools for special children)
• Rehabilitation centres
• Psychiatric centres
• Mental health facilities
• Childrens’ clinics
• Private paractices
• Vocational training centres
• Nursing homes