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

Background to the program and subject area:

The program of Occupational Therapy (OT) is a 4years 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.  
Vision statements of the program: 

To be locally and internationally recognized as the preferred program for exemplary occupational therapy education, research, and community integration.

Mission statements of the program: 

   To prepare graduates who are competent, creative, skilled, and ethical occupational therapy leaders who meet the local and regional employment needs through engaging in experiential learning that focuses on occupation based practice, evidence based practice and community integration.       Program Aims:

1. Equip the student with the practical and clinical skills in a variety of occupational therapy practice scenarios and settings.

2. Develop the students’ appreciation of evidence based practice within the occupational therapy arena, so that they are able to critically reflect upon, evaluate and make decisions within practice.

3. Promote the students’ capacity for and commitment to lifelong learning and maximise opportunities for continuing professional development. 

4. Provide students with confidence in their professional identity to be able to transfer the core values and skills of occupational therapy to clients, policy makers and the community

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Background to the program and subject area:

The program of Occupational Therapy (OT) is a 4years 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.  
Vision statements of the program: 

To be locally and internationally recognized as the preferred program for exemplary occupational therapy education, research, and community integration.

Mission statements of the program: 

   To prepare graduates who are competent, creative, skilled, and ethical occupational therapy leaders who meet the local and regional employment needs through engaging in experiential learning that focuses on occupation based practice, evidence based practice and community integration.       Program Aims:

1. Equip the student with the practical and clinical skills in a variety of occupational therapy practice scenarios and settings.

2. Develop the students’ appreciation of evidence based practice within the occupational therapy arena, so that they are able to critically reflect upon, evaluate and make decisions within practice.

3. Promote the students’ capacity for and commitment to lifelong learning and maximise opportunities for continuing professional development. 

4. Provide students with confidence in their professional identity to be able to transfer the core values and skills of occupational therapy to clients, policy makers and the community

Admission Requirements

Students are admitted to the program following their passing of the higher secondary exams held by Ministry of Education and according to the grade requirements set by Commission of Admission to Universities and the Laws and Regulations of the University of Jordan in regular and international courses of study.



To enroll at the University of Jordan, you need to meet the minimum required GPA for the General Secondary Education Certificate;

The required GPA is 60 %



Required documents:



To start the admission process, you first need:

 


1.  A copy of the passport.



2.  For international students who hold a Jordanian high school certificate (i.e. Tawjehi), you need to provide your Transcript certified from the Jordanian Ministry of Education.

2.1 For International students with a Saudi certificate, you need to get an equivalency from the Ministry of Education in Jordan ( after 2016).



2.2 For international students holding Arabic certificates, you need to have your certificate certified by the Ministry of Education in Jordan.



3.2. For international students holding an international certificate from Jordan (e.g. I.B., SAT, I.G.C.E​, etc.​.), you need to start the equivalency process at the Jordanian Ministry of education (https://apps.moe.gov.jo/apps/certificate/).



4.2. For international students holding an international certificate (e.g. I.B., SAT, I.G.C.E., etc.​.),​​ from Arab countries,  you need to start the equivalency process at the Jordanian  Ministry of education (https://apps.moe.gov.jo/apps/certificate/) or at the Ministry of education in your country showing the average and the branch.



5.2.  For international students holding an international certificate (e.g. I.B., SAT, I.G.C.E., etc..), from non-Arab countries, you need to start the equivalency process at the Jordanian Ministry of education​ (https://apps.moe.gov.jo/apps/certificate/).



(Important note: If a student is unable to provide the university with the equivalency of the certificate before arriving to Jordan, they can do this process during the first semester).

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