Occupational Therapy — study plan
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences College of Applied Medical Sciences
- Credit hours
- 142
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 53
- Degree
- bachelor
The Occupational Therapy study plan at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 142 credit hours across 53 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Phase I (Pre-Professional) — Year 1, Semester 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Communications Skills and Writing I | 5 |
| ENGL 102 | English Language Structures and Drills I | 4 |
| ENGL 103 | English Academic Reading & Vocabulary I | 5 |
| ARBC 101 | Arabic Language Skills I | 2 |
| ISLM 101 | Islamic Culture | 2 |
Phase I — Year 1, Semester 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 111 | English Communications Skills II | 2 |
| ENGL 112 | English Language Structures and Drills II | 2 |
| ENGL 113 | English Academic Reading & Vocabulary II | 4 |
| ARBC 111 | Arabic Language Skills II | 4 |
| BIOL 101 | Biology for Health Sciences | 2 |
| CHEM 101 | Chemistry for Health Sciences | 2 |
| PHYS 101 | Physics for Health Sciences | 2 |
Phase I — Year 2, Semester 1 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 201 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| ENGL 211 | Advanced English Grammar | 2 |
| ENGL 212 | English Academic Reading & Vocabulary | 5 |
| BIOC 211 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| BIOS 201 | Biostatistics & Introduction to EBM | 2 |
| BHSC 201 | Behavioral Sciences | 2 |
| COMP 201 | Computer Science & Medical Informatics | 3 |
Phase I — Year 2, Semester 2 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PMSC 211 | Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| PMSC 212 | Principles of Diseases | 4 |
| PMSC 213 | Basic Pharmacology | 3 |
| ETHC 201 | Medical Ethics and Patient Safety | 2 |
| EDUC 201 | Health Professions Education | 3 |
| OCTH-INTRO | Introduction to Occupational Therapy (Introductory Course) | 2 |
| ELEC 201 | Elective Course | 1 |
Phase II (Professional) — Year 3, Semester 1 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OCTH 311 | Use of Media in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OCTH 312 | Concepts in Rehabilitation Sciences | 3 |
| OCTH 313 | Evidence-Based Practice | 2 |
| OCTH 314 | Professional Literature Development | 1 |
| OCTH 315 | Principles of Human Movement | 3 |
| OCTH 316 | Clinical Process for Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OCTH 317 | Teaching in Practice | 2 |
Phase II — Year 3, Semester 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OCTH 318 | Orthopedic Management of Upper Limb Dysfunction | 2 |
| OCTH 319 | Movement Science | 3 |
| OCTH 320 | Context for Occupational Performance | 2 |
| OCTH 321 | Promoting Occupational Performance for Chronic Conditions | 3 |
| OCTH 322 | Neurosciences | 5 |
| OCTH 323 | Fieldwork Education I | 1 |
| CAMS 411 | Research Methodology I | 2 |
Phase II — Year 4, Semester 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OCTH 411 | Pediatric Neurorehabilitation | 4 |
| OCTH 412 | Developmental Disabilities | 2 |
| OCTH 413 | Behavioral Dynamics | 3 |
| OCTH 414 | Group Intervention in Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| OCTH 415 | Interdisciplinary Case Management | 1 |
| OCTH 416 | Fieldwork Education II | 2 |
| OCTH 422 | Fieldwork Education III | 2 |
Phase II — Year 4, Semester 2 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OCTH 417 | Adult Neurorehabilitation | 5 |
| OCTH 418 | Assistive Technology | 3 |
| OCTH 419 | Clinical Practice Management | 2 |
| OCTH 420 | Evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services | 2 |
| OCTH 421 | Exploring Occupational Physical Therapy Needs in the Community | 2 |
| CAMS 412 | Research Methodology II | 2 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Occupational Therapy
How many credit hours is Occupational Therapy at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences?
Occupational Therapy at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences requires completing 142 credit hours to graduate, spread across 53 courses.
How many years is Occupational Therapy at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences?
The study plan for Occupational Therapy spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Occupational Therapy award?
Occupational Therapy at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 142 credit hours.
Is Occupational Therapy offered at other universities?
Yes, Occupational Therapy is offered at at least 7 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.