B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy 48 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Jordan |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The program of Occupational Therapy (OT) is a 4-year program that meets the national and international standards. The program was established in 1999 as a continuation to the diploma program in occupational therapy in the Royal medical services (1989-1997). It is the second bachelor program to be established in the Arab World after Beit Lahm University in Palestine (1997). The subject areas of the program are comprehensive and includes: Occupational therapy for pediatric, Neurology, physical dysfunction, psychiatry, hand injuries, and splinting. Many foundational courses to the field are needed such as: Theories and approaches in OT, Fundamentals of OT, group therapy, strategies of independence, development through the lifespan, and therapeutic techniques are covered in the program.   

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The program of Occupational Therapy (OT) is a 4-year program that meets the national and international standards. The program was established in 1999 as a continuation to the diploma program in occupational therapy in the Royal medical services (1989-1997). It is the second bachelor program to be established in the Arab World after Beit Lahm University in Palestine (1997). The subject areas of the program are comprehensive and includes: Occupational therapy for pediatric, Neurology, physical dysfunction, psychiatry, hand injuries, and splinting. Many foundational courses to the field are needed such as: Theories and approaches in OT, Fundamentals of OT, group therapy, strategies of independence, development through the lifespan, and therapeutic techniques are covered in the program.   

Admission Requirements

Required Documents Applicants must submit the following documents:   1.    Original General Secondary Certificate (Tawjihi) certified by The Ministry of Education (for Jordanian certificates) or an equivalent issued by The Ministry of Education (for non-Jordanian certificates). 2.    Original Comprehensive Exam Certificate and original transcript properly certified by The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (for community college Diploma holders). 3.     An authenticated copy of both the civil identification card and Birth Certificate (for Jordanians). 4.     A copy of the passport (for non-Jordanians). 5.     Three photos. 6.     Original “Good Reputation and Conduct” document and an original certified   transcript   for those  who have been previously enrolled at institutions other than UJ.     NOTE: All accepted students are going to undertake an Arabic proficiency test, English proficiency test and computer skills proficiency test during their first semester.     (Testing dates will be announced at the website later on during the semester).

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