Help people develop. Restore and maximise their ability to lead independent, productive, satisfying and fully participatory lives. Be prepared to join a vital and dynamic health profession.
Programme Overview
The University of the Southern Caribbean’s (USC) MSOT programme prepares you for a fulfilling career as an occupational therapist. Our programme equips you with the skills and knowledge to empower individuals with limitations caused by illness, injury, or developmental conditions. This programme teaches you to assess abilities, develop strategies, and use everyday activities to help people regain independence after illness, injury, or disability.
This programme is offered over three (3) years following this format:
Year One
- Semester 1 – 4 taught courses, Service Learning Seminar
- Semester 2 – 5 taught courses, Service Learning I, FW IA (1 week, 40 hours)
- Semester 3 – 4 taught courses, Service Learning Check-in, FW IB (1 week, 40 hours)
Year Two
- Semester 4 – 5 taught courses, Service Learning II,
- Semester 5 – Fieldwork Level II A (12-15 weeks full-time, 480 hours)
- Semester 6 – 3 taught courses, Service Learning Check-in
Year Three
- Semester 7 – Fieldwork Level II B (12-15 weeks full-time, 480 hours),
- Semester 8 – 3 taught courses, Service Learning III (3 hours per week x 8 weeks)
Programme Details
- Campus: Main Campus
- Programme Delivery: Face-to-Face / Blended
- Programme Duration: 3 years
- Total Credits: 67
Admission Requirements
- A minimum of a BA or BS in any undergraduate subject matter from an accredited institution;
- Prerequisite courses with a C+ grade or better:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab
- Abnormal Psychology
- Introduction to Sociology or Anthropology
- Introduction to Statistics
- Human Lifespan Development
- Medical Terminology;
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
- TOEFL score for international applicants from non-English-speaking countries
What you'll learn
How this Programme Helps You
The USC MSOT offers a strong foundation for graduate study. You’ll gain a strong foundation in occupational therapy practices while adhering to the profession’s highest international standards. Our graduates become versatile occupational therapists, prepared for traditional roles in physical/mental rehab, paediatrics, and specialist clinics. They can also pursue emerging areas like environmental modifications, programme development, and disaster management, ultimately serving as future leaders in the profession.
