Diploma in Occupational Therapy — study plan

University of Nizwa College of Health Sciences

Credit hours: 98
Levels: 10
Courses: 40
Degree: diploma

The Diploma in Occupational Therapy study plan at University of Nizwa is an accredited diploma programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 98 credit hours across 40 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Semester 1 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
HSCR100	Anatomy and Physiology I	3
HSCR100L	Anatomy and Physiology I Lab	1
BIOL101	General Biology	4
ARAB100	Arabic Language I	2
ENGL150	English Language I	2

Year 1 - Semester 2 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
HSCR101	Anatomy and Physiology II	3
HSCR101L	Anatomy and Physiology II Lab	1
RSSR202	Concepts of Rehabilitation	2
RSOT203	Foundations and Philosophy of Occupational Therapy	3
HSCR105	Introduction to Oman Healthcare System	1
ARAB101	Arabic Language II	2
ENGL152	English Language II	2

Year 1 - Summer 2 credits

Code	Course	Credits
COMP101	Computer Skills	2

Year 2 - Semester 1 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSSR101	Basic and Psychosocial aspects of Patient Care	2
RSOT206	Kinesiology	3
RSOT205	Occupation in Human Development	2
RSOT304	Occupational Analysis –I	3
HSCR223	Physics for Health Sciences	3
HSCR223L	Physics for Health Sciences	1
HSCR104L	First Aid and Basic Life Support Laboratory	1

Year 2 - Semester 2 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSOT303	Occupational Therapy Strategies - I	3
RSOT301	Clinical Conditions- I (Mental)	3
RSOT204	Neurosciences	3
RSSR102	Applied Sociology	2
HIST150	Islamic Civilization	3

Year 2 - Summer 1 credits

Code	Course	Credits
HSCR210L	Health Informatics Laboratory	1

Year 3 - Semester 1 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSOT308	Paediatric Occupational Therapy-I	3
RSOT302	Clinical Conditions-II (Orthpaedic, Paediatric and Neurology)	3
RSOT310	Disabilities in OT- I	3
RSSR201	Rehabilitation Psychology	2
RSOT407	Assistive Technology and Physical Disabilities	2
RSOT408	Splinting in Occupational Therapy	2

Year 3 - Semester 2 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSOT403	Community Based Rehabilitation	3
RSOT311	Paediatric Occupational Therapy – II	3
MNGT100	Entrepreneurship: Creativity and Innovation	3
RSOT305	Clinics-I: Psychosocial condition-I	2
RSOT312	Clinics- III: Paediatrics	2

Year 3 - Summer 2 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSOT402	Clinics – IV: Adult Physical Dysfunction	2

Year 4 - Semester 1 10 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSOT002	Professional Review Course	1
HSCR499	Internship	9

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 Diploma in Occupational Therapy

How many credit hours is Diploma in Occupational Therapy at University of Nizwa?

Diploma in Occupational Therapy at University of Nizwa requires completing 98 credit hours to graduate, spread across 40 courses.

How many years is Diploma in Occupational Therapy at University of Nizwa?

The study plan for Diploma in Occupational Therapy spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Diploma in Occupational Therapy award?

Diploma in Occupational Therapy at University of Nizwa awards a Diploma degree after completing 98 credit hours.