Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is a Level 7 higher-education qualification in the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield. It is focused on occupational therapy as a health and development area. The record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009, so its current availability and status should be verified before relying on it for enrolment or career planning.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification might interest people considering occupational therapy and broader health or developmental services. It should not be treated as an indication that a person meets admission requirements or that the qualification is currently available.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may have supported preparation for occupational therapy-related work, but no approved related careers are listed. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any career. Because the recorded registration period ended in 2009, prospective learners should confirm whether it remains recognised or has been replaced by another qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of occupational therapy
- Awareness of promotive health and developmental services
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- SAQA ID
- 2575
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- Medical University of Southern Africa
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether enrolment is still permitted.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is approved.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements.
- Confirm whether a newer or replacement occupational therapy qualification should be considered.