- RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy is one of the Medicine and Health Sciences Masters Research at RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC), that is offering majors in Occupational Therapy. On this page, we break down the full course details including entry requirements, tuition fees, intake dates, scholarships and living cost in Georgetown, Georgetown, Penang. Compare this programme with similar Medicine and Health Sciences courses across Malaysia and check your eligibility instantly.
Why Apply to this Course?
MQA-accredited, research-based and hybrid; designed for qualified OT graduates; flexible for working professionals with expert research supervision.
Studying in Georgetown, Penang
- Location: George Town, Penang
- Nearby: Situated in the heart of George Town, close to the Penang General Hospital, Penang Botanic Gardens, and a wide range of cafes, heritage sites, and student housing options.
- Getting here: Accessible via Rapid Penang bus routes (101, 103, 104, and 304) that stop along Jalan Utama and Jalan Residensi near the campus. The Komtar Bus Terminal and Weld Quay Ferry Terminal are around 10–15 minutes away by car. Ride-hailing services and taxis are widely available, and Penang International Airport is approximately 30 minutes’ drive away.
- Faculties / Programmes: Specialises in Medicine and Health Sciences, offering programmes such as the Undergraduate Medicine (MB BCh BAO) degree awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and University College Dublin (UCD), as well as the Foundation in Science and Medical Science programmes.
- Established in 1996 as Penang Medical College and rebranded as RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC), it is the only Irish university branch campus in the region. Students complete their pre-clinical training in Dublin and clinical training in Penang, blending Irish medical education with Malaysian healthcare experience.
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Entry Requirement
Here are the qualifications and details on the grades or scores required to qualify for this course
Requirements & Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 MQA) in Occupational Therapy or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; or
- Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 MQA) in Occupational Therapy or equivalent with CGPA between 2.50 and 2.75; or
- Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 MQA) in Occupational Therapy or equivalent in a related field with a CGPA of less than 2.50 and a minimum of 5 years working experience in the related field
English Language Requirement
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