Overview

Quick Facts:

The Occupational Therapy programme at the Stellenbosch University aims to:

equip students with advanced knowledge in order to develop an understanding of the theory pertaining to the profession of occupational therapy

ensure mastery of the profession by means of the analysis of new information and the application thereof to address problems and challenges within the profession;

educate students in research methodology, thereby enabling them to perform advanced and independent research that will culminate in the publication of articles;

prepare students to undertake further studies; and

qualify students who will competently advance Occupational Therapy as professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodology and Statistics
Research Assignment
Occupational Science
Models in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Practice
Occupational Therapy Practice: Assessments in Speciality Field of Study

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 8 other Masters 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

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your contract

Student support form (Students with special needs)

Qualification documents - Please ensure that you upload qualification documents for each tertiary qualification obtained and that the documents is official and certified

Proof of English Language proficiency

A preliminary examination for direct admission to the Master of Occupational Therapy degree programme, the only requirement for which is a thesis

The four-year B degree in Occupational Therapy or the Honours degree in Occupational Therapy of this University or an equivalent qualification approved for such purpose by Senate, and shall be registered as an occupational therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa

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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

66435 ZAR / year

≈ 66435 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

20502 ZAR / year

≈ 20502 ZAR / year

Additional Details

National fee: from last year, fee for this year not available

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 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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