Fakulti Sains Kesihatan UKM

 Leader in Health Sciences

BACHELOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY WITH HONOURS

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM

INTRODUCTION

Occupational therapy is a health profession that aims to improve, maintain, restore independence and productivity in various fields of work among individuals affected by disability, injury, chronic illness or cognitive impairment. Occupational therapy involves individuals in the concept of self-care, work/productivity, and play/leisure activities to encourage participation in daily activities that aim to restore the individual’s role to be active in society. This field of study focuses on various disciplines such as children, the elderly, psychosocial dysfunction, orthopedics, and physical dysfunction and equips students with the knowledge and skills required as a competent Occupational Therapist to assist individuals of all ages and conditions in achieving the best quality of life.

CAREER PROSPECTS

1) Occupational therapists work in: – Government, private and overseas Hospitals and Health Clinics – Special education school – Rehabilitation centers in the community – Social welfare Department – SOCSO rehabilitation center – Public and private university clinics – Early childhood education centers in the country and abroad

2) Occupational Therapy Instructor at public/private universities/MoH colleges

3) Private Occupational Therapy Practitioner

DEGREE RECOGNITION

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Candidate with Candidate KPM Matriculation / Foundation Program

  • Achieved a minimum CGPA of 3.00 at the STPM/ KPM Matriculation/Foundation level/ A-Level

and

  • Obtained at least Grade B- (GPA 2.67) in the following subjects at the  STPM/ KPM KPM Matriculation/Foundation level/ A-Level:
    • Biology
    • Mathematics/ Mathematics (M)/ Mathematics (T)

and

  • Obtained at least Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B- (NGMP 2.67) in the following subjects at the STPM/ KPM KPM Matriculation/ Foundation level/ A-Level for subject Physic OR at least Gred B for Physic at SPM level.

and

  • Achieved at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from Session 1 in 2021 OR Band 3 for examinations up to 2020, valid at the time of application, OR Band 5.5 in IELTS, OR an iBT score of 46 in TOEFL, OR Band 5 in the Higher Education English Test (HEET), OR equivalent qualifications;

and

  • Passed the tests and/or interviews prescribed by the faculty.

Candidate with Equivalent Diploma Qualifications

  • Possess a Diploma in Science/ Health Sciences/ or an equivalent diploma from an educational institution or a college under the Malaysian Ministry of Health (KKM) recognized by the University and the Government of Malaysia, with a minimum CGPA of 3.50;

and

  • Candidates must submit academic transcripts from Semester 1 to the final semester;

and

  • Achieve at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from Session 1 in 2021 OR Band 3 for examinations up to 2020, valid at the time of application, OR Band 5.5 in IELTS, OR an iBT score of 46 in TOEFL, OR Band 5 in the Higher Education English Test (HEET), OR equivalent qualifications;

                                                                 and

  • Passed the tests and/or interviews prescribed by the faculty.

Candidate International Baccalaureate (IB)

  • Obtained a minimum of 30 points overall in  International Baccalaureate (IB) with at least score 5 on High Level (HL) for following subjects:
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics (HL)

and

  • Achieved at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from Session 1 in 2021 OR Band 3 for examinations up to 2020, valid at the time of application, OR Band 5.5 in IELTS, OR an iBT score of 46 in TOEFL, OR Band 5 in the Higher Education English Test (HEET), OR equivalent qualifications;

                                                                                                                                       and

  • Passed the tests and/or interviews prescribed by the faculty.

Download for More Information​

Academic Guide Book 2024/2025
UPU Intake
Direct Intake

Study Fees

First Semester = RM 2,390.00
Subsequent Semester = RM 1,190.00
Total (min 8 semesters) = RM 10, 720.00

Registration Fees = RM 2,520.00
Study Fees = RM 12,400.00
Subsequent Semester = RM 11,800.00
Total Fees (min 8 Semester) = RM 97,520.00

Registration Fees: RM 2,000.00
Study Fees: RM 10,400.00
Subsequent semesters = RM 8,600.00
Total fees (min 8 semesters) = RM 72,600.00

Link for Centre for Academic Management

Centre for UKM Academic Management

PROGRAM MEMBERS

ACADEMICIAN

Dr. Nor Afifi Razaob @ Razab

Head of Program/ University lecturer

Cardiac rehabilitation and exercise (CV)
+603-9289 7350
 fifie.razaob@ukm.edu.my

Assoc Prof Dr Masne Kadar

University lecturer

Children with special needs, Autism Spectrum Disorde (CV)
+603-9289 7628    
masne_kadar@ukm.edu.my

Dr. Sazlina Kamaralzaman

Medical lecturer

Community-based Rehabilitation, Assistive Technology, Health Promotion & Education,  School-based Rehabilitation (CV)  
+6010-566 7969
sazlina@ukm.edu.my

Dr. Nor Farah Mohamad Fauzi

University lecturer

 Exercise Physiology (CV)
+603-9289 7411
norfarah@ukm.edu.my

Dr. Dzalani Harun

University lecturer

Learning Disability/Sensory Integration (CV)
+603-9289 7914  
dzalani@ukm.edu.my

Dr. Chai Siaw Chui

University lecturer

Hand Therapy (CV)
+603-9289 7047  
 sc.chai@ukm.edu.my

Dr. Hanif Farhan Mohd Rasdi

University lecturer

Orientation & Mobility/ Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) (CV)
+603-9289 7374
 hanif_ot@ukm.edu.my

Dr. Farahiyah Wan Yunus

University lecturer

 Autism, Behavioral Problems & Play (CV)
03-9289 7609  
farahiyahwanyunus@ukm.edu.my

ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT

Alumni

Diana Rahim
Occupational Therapist -Sunway Medical Center
Alumni 2023

Contact us

Occupational Therapy Program
Faculty of Health Sciences
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz
50300 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-9289 7914
Fax: +603-2698 9506

terapicarakerja@ukm.edu.my

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