Occupational Therapy
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.
Overview
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.
Click here to visit the Occupational Therapy website.
Curriculum
Students will complete courses in advanced neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, occupational science, occupational therapy and professional practice and leadership.
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
University Application Process
- Applications are handled centrally by the Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC). Once your application is complete in terms of requested documentation, your application will be referred to the relevant School for assessment. Click here to see an overview of the Wits applications process. Refer to Wits Postgraduate Online Applications Guide for detailed guidelines.
- Please apply online. Upload your supporting documents at the time of application, or via the Self Service Portal.
- Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the Self Service Portal.
- Selections for programmes that have a limited intake but attract a large number of applications may only finalise the application at the end of the application cycle.
Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
International students, please check this section.
For more information, contact the Student Call Centre +27 (0)11 717 1888, or log a query at www.wits.ac.za/askwits.
University Fees and Funding
Click here to see the current average tuition fees. The Fees site also provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once you have applied you will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal.
For information about postgraduate funding opportunities, including the postgraduate merit award, click here. Please also check your School website for bursary opportunities. NRF bursaries: The National Research Foundation (NRF) offers a wide range of opportunities in terms of bursaries and fellowships to students pursuing postgraduate studies. External bursaries portal: The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.