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Last Updated: 18 October 2021

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Occupational Therapy

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Occupational Therapy is a four-year, direct honours programme designed to provide an excellent educational experience in the theory and practice of occupational therapy.

Occupational therapy involves assessments and interventions to work or school, self-care, leisure or play, physical environments as well as cognitive, mental and physical components of function to enable individuals affected by physical injury or illness, developmental or learning disabilities, psychosocial dysfunctions or the ageing process, to engage in everyday life occupations in order to maximise the independent performance of life roles, prevent disability and maintain health.

Singapore Institute of Technology
Singapore Institute of Technology
Course type: Full-time
Course duration : 4 years

Course details

Field of study
Health Sciences
Certification offered

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Occupational Therapy

Learn more about the programme

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

Qualification Requirement
A-Level
Polytechnic Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma
NUS High School Diploma
International and other qualifications

Internship

All Occupational Therapy students need to undergo around 1200 hours of clinical practice education (CPE) across various clinical settings. Such clinical placements prepare students for the real-world clinical practice. Therefore, students get to apply theoretical and clinical knowledge and build up their confidence in clinical skills. Students need to pass all clinical placements to graduate from the programme and to be registered under the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).

Career prospects

Graduates can look forward to working in, but not limited to, the following occupational fields:

  • Public and Private Hospitals
  • Community Hospitals
  • Intermediate and Long-Term Care Organisations including Nursing Homes and Rehabilitation Centres
  • Private Practice
  • Government Agencies
  • Polyclinics
  • Special Schools
  • Preschools

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2021 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with SIT

You may register here.