Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

Occupational therapists enable people of all ages with physical and mental impairment to lead meaningful and independent lives. Individuals with physical and mental health conditions and/or disabilities are treated to function independently/optimally in their occupations and in specific contexts.

People with loss of function due to disability and societal barriers are assisted by modifying their occupations or the environment to maintain their independence.

The ideal University of Pretoria Occupational Therapy candidate must have the following characteristics:

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Caring and empathetic

Able to encourage others to develop their potential

Creative and show initiative

Problem solver

Intellectual and practical aptitudes

Strong self-esteem

Well-balanced lifestyle

High emotionall intelligence

Ability to work in a team

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

506 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pretoria, South Africa

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 6 other Bachelors in Occupational Therapy in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.

Applicants currently in Grade 12 must apply with their final Grade 11 (or equivalent) results.
Applicants who have completed Grade 12 must apply with their final NSC or equivalent qualification results.
Please note that meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.
Successful candidates will be notified once admitted or conditionally admitted.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

130000 ZAR / year

≈ 130000 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

65000 ZAR / year

≈ 65000 ZAR / year

Additional Details

Non-South African citizens (excluding students who are citizens of SADC countries) will be charged double the tuition fee of South African students.

Living costs

Pretoria

South Africa

8592 - 10309 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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