Occupational Therapy
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Check if you qualifyOccupational therapy is a health profession that helps people carry out everyday activities despite illness, injury, or disability. This Diploma programme at the Public Nursing Training Colleges focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to work in this field. Entry is competitive, and applicants need three electives in Science or Health Sciences.
What occupational therapy programmes cover
Programmes of this kind usually focus on helping people take part in daily activities that matter to them—work, school, self-care, and leisure—even when physical, mental, or social challenges make these harder. You learn how to assess a person's needs, plan interventions, adapt tasks and environments, and use assistive devices. Training also typically includes anatomy, physiology, psychology, and communication skills, so you understand both the body and the person behind it.
Where occupational therapy graduates work
Most graduates of an occupational therapy diploma go into clinical or community settings. They work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, psychiatric units, special education schools, and home-care services. They help people rebuild skills after accidents, support children with learning difficulties, or assist older adults in staying independent. With experience, some move into management, teaching, or further study.
How competitive entry is
Getting a place on this Diploma is competitive, so you need a strong application. The published requirement is three electives in Science or Health Sciences—subjects like Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or health-related options. If you have those, you may apply. But because entry is competitive, not everyone who meets the minimum requirement will be offered a place.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Three electives in Science or Health Sciences.
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Public Nursing Training Colleges publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Occupational therapy assistant
- Occupational therapy technician
- Rehabilitation aide
- Community health worker
- Special educational needs assistant