UFS Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOccTher) Courses
About
Occupational Therapy is focused on supporting human wellness and participation in life through engagement in activities. An occupational therapist’s knowledge is thus grounded in die science of activity. All activities (play, training, work, recreation, and interpersonal relations) in which a person participates in daily life, will fall within the scope of the occupational therapist. An occupational therapist treats a client or group according to their individual and unique needs by means of activities that can be therapeutically adapted and graded by means of specific techniques, as well as therapeutic apparatus, splints and assistive devices. The context and environment in which people function, form an important part of the occupational therapist’s evaluation and intervention.
Occupational therapists work, among other places, in hospitals, private practice, schools, pre-primary schools, clinics and old-age homes.
The School of Medicine, School for Allied Health Professions and School of Nursing are proud to offer opportunities to obtain excellent qualifications in health care. Students in the Faculty of Health Sciences are highly motivated, compassionate individuals whose academic knowledge and clinical expertise are developed through innovative teaching and learning modes that include simulated as well as clinical skills development. Graduates of our faculty are in high demand at health care institutions and have a positive impact on the provision of quality health care nationally.
At the Faculty of Health Sciences we believe that, through creativity and innovation, we are creating an extraordinary magic to open up an array of possible career choices. As a centre of excellence, the Faculty of Health Sciences is fully committed to broaden the development process of students through teaching, research and community service. Community-based education plays an important role and the faculty is on both national and international level actively involved in community health service.
DEAN: PROF GJ VAN ZYL
Operating on the cutting edge of teaching and learning through simulation-based training, the Faculty of Health Sciences brings together training, virtual health learning, and state-of-the-art technology as a world leader in research, medical procedures, and practices.
BOcc Ther: Enquiries: +27 51 401 2829 | 3739 | 7513
Enquiries: Lydia du Toit | +27 51 401 3739/7513
Requirements
- NSC and an AP of 36
- Language of instruction on level 5 (60%)
- Mathematics on level 5 (60%)
- Life Sciences on 5 (60%)
- Physical Sciences on 5 (60%)
- Subject to selection
- NBT for Academic (AL) and Quantitative (QL) Literacy Test; and Mathematics Test (MT)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy BOccTher
| Programme Description | Minimum Admission Requirements | |||||||
| Programme | Academic Plan Code | AP | Language | Mathematics | Life Sciences | Physical Sciences | Subject to selection | National Benchmark Test (Compulsory for selection) |
| Bachelor of Occupational Therapy BOccTher |
BC843100 | 36 | 5 (60%) | 5 (60%) | 5 (60%) | 5 (60%) | Yes | AL, QL, MT |
Notes:
- *Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences is required.
- Proof of a visit to an occupational therapy practice must accompany the application form for studies in Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.
- Closing date for applications to study any programme in the School for Allied Health Professions is 31 May 2017.
Selection procedure
- All applications for admission to a BOptom, BSc (Physiotherapy), BSc (Dietetics), BOccTher and BBiok are subject to selection.
- Due to the limited availability of places, only a limited number of applicants are admitted annually to the first study year.
- Prospective students must submit application forms for admission to the university, together with a fully completed selection form.
- Students who apply for selection towards a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy must provide proof of having visited an occupational therapy practice.
- The closing date by which the selection forms must reach the Faculty of Health Sciences is 31 May 2017.
- No late applications will be considered.
- The application form, selection form, application fee, medical report, health questionnaire, photographs, and certified copies of ID and results must reach the university simultaneously.
- Applicants may indicate two choices of study within the Faculty of Health Sciences.
- All prospective students must write the National Benchmark Test (NBT). The results of this compulsory admission test will be used during the selection process. Enquiries in this regard may be directed to www.nbt.ac.za or 021 650 3523.
Selection method
- Preliminary selection is set out in the selection policy.
- A minimum achievement level is required for each of the compulsory science subjects to calculate the science mark (each programme’s requirements as indicated). This information must be indicated clearly on the application form.
- A minimum admission point per programme is required. The admission point is calculated based on achievement in six school subjects plus one mark for Life Orientation above 60% (achievement level 5). This information must be clearly indicated on the application form.
- Extramural activities and achievements in Grade 12 are also considered.
- English or Afrikaans is compulsory.
- Final selection is confirmed in January, after the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results have been obtained.
ADMISSION
Pay attention to the following important information:
- Higher Education South Africa (HESA) set specific admission requirements that you must meet if you want to study at any South African university. If you finished school in or after 2008, and have a National Senior Certificate (NSC), you need the following to apply for admission to a Bachelor’s Degree at any South African university:
- Four (4) of the seven (7) subjects included in your NSC subject package, must be from the designated subject list.
- Achieve a performance level of at least 4 (50%) in each of these four (4) subjects
- All admission requirements apply to first year students in 2018.
- Admission to study at the UFS is dependent on the following:
- Your application meets all the minimum requirements for the programme
- The programme must have available space and capacity to admit students
- You have to submit valid school results with your application
- The UFS reserves to right to change the minimum requirements of each programme without notifying you.
- Applications for all non-selection programmes close on 29 September 2017.
An admission point (AP) consisting of seven levels is used. Points will be awarded for six academic modules.
Note: No points will be awarded for achievement levels lower than 30%:
| Percentage | 7 (90-100%) | 7 (80-89%) | 6 (70-79%) | 5 (60-69%) | 4 (50-59%) | 3 (40-49%) | 2 (30-39%) |
| AP | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
One point is awarded for Life Orientation (LO) from achievement level 5 (60%) or higher.
How to apply
APPLICATION TO STUDY AT THE UFS IS FREE FOR SA, SADC AND NON-SADC STUDENTS
ONLINE application: Go to www.ufs.ac.za. Follow the link ‘how to apply’ – online application. For assistance, contact +27 51 401 9538.
Remember to upload copies of:
- Your ID or passport
- Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18 years
- Your Grade 11 final results and Grade 12 June results, both with the school’s stamp
- Your academic records if you are a current student at another institution of higher learning
WRITTEN application: Go to www.ufs.ac.za. Follow the link ‘how to apply’ and download the application. Complete and sign it , and post it with all the relevant documentation to The Application Office, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300.
Remember to include copies of:
- Your ID or passport
- Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18 years
- Your Grade 11 final results and Grade 12 June results, both with the school’s stamp
- Your academic records if you are a current student at another institution of higher learning
BOcc Ther: Enquiries: +27 51 401 2829 | 3739 | 7513
Enquiries: Lydia du Toit | +27 51 401 3739/7513