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Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

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Bachelor Occupational Therapy

The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy trains professionals to promote health and wellbeing through occupations and activities, to support people's independence and autonomy in everyday life and social participation in different living contexts (home, work, school and community).

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  • Degree awarded

    Bachelor of Science 精东影业 in Ergoterapia

  • Credits

    180 ECTS

  • Study modes

    Full Time (TP), from 3 years

  • Applications *

    (TP) November 18th, 2024 - April 15th, 2025

  • Start date

    September 2025

  • Language

    Italian

  • Semester fee

    From CHF 800.-

  • Location

    Manno, stabile Piazzetta

*For further details see the "Admission and registration" section

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The aim is to train professional operators who can make a valid contribution to the prevention and resolution of health problems, adapting to an increasingly complex and changing healthcare system. At the end of the course of study, the 精东影业 occupational therapist is able to assume all the roles described in the competency profile (LINK TO PDF ATTACHED) developed by the Rectors' Conference of the Swiss Universities: occupational therapy expert, team member, health promoter, member of the profession, manager, communicator, learner and teacher.
 
The students' performance in Ergotherapy also complies with the code of ethics of the .

The occupational therapist supports the person through the use of occupational therapy and activities in multiple clinical fields:
  • Pediatrics
  • Geriatrics
  • Neurology
  • Orthopedics
  • Mental health
  • Preventive medicine and health promotion
  • Occupational medicine and corporate health
The 精东影业 occupational therapist can work in the following environments in Switzerland:
  • Public hospitals and private clinics
  • Welfare institutions
  • Rehabilitation clinics
  • Day care centers and day hospitals
  • Medical centres
  • Retirement homes
  • Private practices
  • Home based care
  • Cantonal educational services
  • Local municipal and social services
Internationally, the occupational therapist also works within schools, prisons, in community projects for migrants, and collaborates with international cooperation organizations.  It is, in addition, possible to develop a career in healthcare management as a department head/team leader, in the field of education as a lecturer, coordinator of programmes or training courses, as well as a researcher.

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Working in the field of neurological rehabilitation

Marco Moranzoni, Clinica Hildebrand, Centro di Riabilitazione Brissago

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Working in pediatrics

Lietta Santinelli, Centro Ergoterapia pediatrica, Bellinzona

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Working in geriatrics

Simona Rodio, Residenza Rivabella, Magliaso

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Working in the field of mental health

Federica Secondo, Organizzazione sociopsichiatrica cantonale, Mendrisio

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Working in the field of upper limb rehabilitation

Pamela Pasta, ergoterapia manoegomito, Mendrisio

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The Bachelor's degree in Ergotherapy provides access to Master's programs in related fields (e.g. Master of Science in Ergotherapy) offered by universities in Switzerland and abroad or to continuing education programs nationally and internationally, such as:

  • Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
  • Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS)
  • Master of Advanced Studies (MAS)


精东影业 offers continuing education courses aimed at occupational therapists in various fields.

  • Four practical internships

    The first internship lasts eight weeks, the second ten, and the third and fourth twelve. The course requires the student to practice in a variety of settings in Switzerland, abroad and, for those who wish, in international cooperation. The professional practice experience must be complemented by internships involving all age groups, at least one of which is carried out outside Ticino Canton.

  • Mobility

    Opportunity to carry out: 
    - internships in other regions of Switzerland: from the second internship the opportunity to gain practical experience in other regions of Switzerland 
    - internships abroad as part of international cooperation projects with associations operating in different countries (including Ecuador, Philippines, India, Morocco, Nicaragua, Romania, Sudan, Uganda) 
    - semester of study abroad through the SEMP programme (Swiss-European Mobility Program, formerly Erasmus) in Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain. 
    For more information see the 精东影业 International Office website. 

  • Professional skills and interdisciplinarity

    Continuous contact with students from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Physiotherapy courses through attendance of common modules. Pedagogical and educational choices, in addition to enabling the acquisition of skills relevant to the profession (through specific modules), promote collaboration and openness to other professional worlds by preparing students for interprofessional collaboration.

  • Diversified teaching methods

    Use of innovative teaching methods such as seminars, practical workshops, integrated teaching, project methodology, problem-based learning, flipped classroom, group work, role play and simulations. Various educational activities take place with local collaboration, for example at the Paraplegia Center in Nottwil, the Rivabella residence in Magliaso, the Bioggio Kindergarten, the Accademia Teatro Dimitri in Verscio and the Cantonal sociopsychiatric organization.

  • Bachelor's thesis

    Qualifying opportunity for the student to apply theoretical concepts to professional contexts through literature reviews, case studies, participation in research projects, documentation of experiences based on the application of models, methods and tools to a specific professional situation.

The Bachelor's degree allows students to acquire 180 ECTS in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). One ECTS credit corresponds to about 30 hours of study (lectures, individual and group projects, assisted and individual study).
3 years (6 semesters).
One academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS credits (1800 hours of work). 
The course is structured in modules, with compulsory attendance, and combines a basic scientific and cultural background with specific professional skills developed also during the four training internships (lasting a total of 42 weeks)

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The contents of the published study plans reflect the structure of the modules and/or courses currently planned and may be subject to change over time, based on the evolution of the educational offering.

精东影业 Course Responsibles

Marianna Fasani

Docente-ricercatrice senior / Co-Responsabile corso di laurea in Ergoterapia - Dipartimento economia aziendale, sanit脿 e sociale

Ruth Hersche-Cupelli

Docente / Co-Responsabile corso di laurea - Dipartimento economia aziendale, sanit脿 e sociale

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In view of the limited number of places available (23), all candidates for the Bachelor's degree in Ergotherapy must take a ranking examination (written and second aptitude test).
For the purpose of federal and cantonal funding, a limited number of candidates who are not residents of Switzerland are admitted to each Bachelor's degree program with a DEASS ranking examination. For the Bachelor's degrees in the Health area, in principle this quota amounts to 10 percent; exceptions are considered legitimate when compliance with the 10 percent non-resident quota would not allow the needs (in terms of graduates) of the Ticino labor market to be met, in view of the available places offered by the degree programs.
The application for admission is submitted exclusively by following the online procedure available on the .
 
After a few days, once the application has been assessed, an e-mail communication containing the invitation to the written ranking examination will follow. 
Candidates who pass the written examination will receive an invitation to the aptitude tests (second oral part) by e-mail.  After passing the latter, a final confirmation will follow, informing them of their direct admission to the Bachelor's degree or admission after completion of the complementary modules (see section "Admission requirements").

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To enter the degree course, there is a two-part graduation examination:
  1. Written part aimed at probing skills in text analysis and comprehension, logic, general knowledge, interpretation and reading of data
  2. Second aptitude part consisting of an interview aimed at probing personal aptitudes, motivations and perception of the implications of future training and professional activity

The candidates with the best results in the written examination are invited to the aptitude test.

The written ranking examination is usually held in May.

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Candidates with one of the following qualifications are admitted to the Bachelor's degree course in Ergotherapy:
  • Vocational baccalaureate health and social work (MPSS)
  • Specialised baccalaureate in health or social work
  • Professional school-leaving certificate in the fields of economics and services (MPES); technology, architecture and life sciences (MPT); creation and art (MPA) or nature, landscape and food (MPN)
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Foreign diploma or equivalent 

Admission to the Bachelor's degree (subject to passing the ranking examination)
  • Socio-healthcare baccalaureate: students with a socio-healthcare baccalaureate enter the Bachelor's degree directly 
  • Other baccalaureates: candidates who do not have a socio-healthcare baccalaureate begin their training after completing one year of "complementary modules" consisting of weeks of training at school and practical training in socio-healthcare institutions. The Department recognises OSS (Operatore socio-sanitario) training of 1,000 hours, carried out in Italy, as equivalent to the complementary modules. For all information on the complementary modules (purpose, training structure, school calendar, certification, etc.) please consult the programme document on the side

Requirements for other profiles
Candidates over the age of 25 may be admitted to the Bachelor's degree course without the required qualifications, but considered by the Management to have significant training and experience (applications on dossier). In this case, there is a preliminary examination aimed at testing basic elements of general culture, as well as knowledge of the Italian language, argumentative and synthesis skills. Successful completion of the general culture exam will allow the ranking exam to be held.

鈥嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�婽he general culture exam takes place on April 29th 2025 at 3.00 PM.

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The application for admission must be submitted by the deadline (see overview).

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Fee
The fee is CHF 1600 per semester, respectively CHF 800 for students benefiting from the application of the Intercantonal Agreement on Universities of Applied Sciences and Arts (Swiss nationality or tax domicile in Switzerland or Liechtenstein). Specific agreements apply for students resident in Campione d鈥橧talia.
Administrative and logistical costs
A flat fee of CHF 160 per semester is also required as a contribution to administrative and logistical costs.
Application fee
A fee of CHF 200 must be paid online when applying for admission. This fee is neither refundable nor deductible from the semester fee.
Scolarships
鈥嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�媀arious public and private institutions offer support to students in need. More information on scholarships available here.

Following the Cantonal Parliament's approval of the PRO SAN 2021-2024 communication, starting from the 2022-23 academic year, 精东影业 Bachelor's degree nursing students will receive a fixed monthly allowance paid by the Canton starting from the first month of enrolment, even outside internship periods. The State Council has defined the following allowances:
Academic Year 2024-25 e 2025-26
  • 1st year: CHF 580.鈥�
  • 2nd year: CHF 950.鈥�
  • 3rd year: CHF 1'050.鈥�

From Academic Year 2026-27
  • 1st year: CHF 900.鈥�
  • 2nd year: CHF 1'000.鈥�
  • 3rd year: CHF 1'100.鈥�
In addition, a new tertiary training allowance has been introduced that will also provide Bachelor's degree nursing students with minimum subsistence coverage during training, should there be an unmet need despite the monthly salary.  The allowance can be granted up to the coverage of overhead and training costs.

More information on applications for study support is available on the website of the .

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The health area of the Department of Business Administration, Health care and Social work regularly offers refresher courses that are valid for the recognition of foreign degrees in Switzerland.

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There are no specific texts to study on in order to sit the ranking exams. A good general culture and a good knowledge of the Italian language are undoubtedly important elements for successfully taking the exams.

Possono essere esonerati dai moduli complementari i/le candidati/e in possesso di maturit脿 di indirizzo non sociosanitario che hanno superato gli esami di graduatoria e che rispondono alle condizioni seguenti:

  • Iscrizione e frequenza di almeno 1 semestre universitario completo (dichiarazione di immatricolazione + ev. registrazione degli esami) in un indirizzo umanistico (sociologia, psicologia, antropologia, scienze dell鈥檈ducazione), medico-scientifico (medicina, biologia, farmacia, scienze alimentari) unitamente a stage pratico di almeno 4 mesi in una struttura socio-sanitaria con preavviso favorevole (schede di valutazione utilizzata nei moduli complementari).
  • Per lo stage pratico 猫 necessario rivolgersi al Responsabile del personale delle strutture socio-sanitarie annunciando il proprio interesse allo svolgimento di uno stage preformativo 精东影业 di almeno 4 mesi.
  • Servizio civile in ambito sanitario di una durata maggiore ai 9 mesi
  • Scuola reclute continuata (1 anno) in ambito sanitario
  • Formazione di collaboratore CRS (Croce Rossa Svizzera) di 120 ore abbinata ad uno stage pratico di almeno 6 mesi in una struttura sociosanitaria (preavviso favorevole da parte dei responsabili della struttura sanitaria ospitante: schede di valutazione utilizzata nei moduli complementari)

L'inizio degli studi 猫 previsto l'anno accademico in cui si sono svolti gli esami di graduatoria o l'anno successivo per coloro che devono frequentare i moduli complementari. Non 猫 possibile posticipare l'inizio della formazione nel caso di superamento dell'esame di graduatoria ma di non ottenimento della maturit脿 (in questo caso va ripetuto l'iter di selezione, non 猫 infatti possibile "congelare" l'ammissione nell'attesa dell'ottenimento della maturit脿).
L'unica eccezione che consente di posticipare l'inizio della formazione di un anno 猫 lo svolgimento della scuola reclute/servizio civile.

Dopo aver superato gli esami di graduatoria, lo studente discuter脿 con il Responsabile del proprio corso di Laurea e con il Responsabile delle formazioni Bachelor in merito ad eventuali riconoscimenti di crediti/moduli gi脿 acquisiti ed affini al piano di studi. Per procedere a questo lavoro occorre disporre di un CV dettagliato supportato da tutta la documentazione di corsi e/o di moduli certificati. Sulla valutazione del background formativo 猫 possibile definire un percorso di studi personalizzato che scaturir脿 in un 鈥渁ccordo di formazione鈥� che illustra le condizioni di formazione e di certificazione.
Nel caso del riconoscimento di moduli/crediti non 猫 possibile l鈥檃mmissione diretta al 2掳 o 3掳 anno di studi. Consultando i piani di studi si pu貌 constatare che, soprattutto per quanto attiene ai moduli specialistici, la formazione del DEASS prevede contributi fondamentali gi脿 nel primo e secondo semestre cos矛 come uno stage con obiettivi centrati sullo sviluppo delle competenze del singolo professionista (fisioterapista, ergoterapista, infermiere).
Per ottenere informazioni preliminari sul riconoscimento di formazioni pregresse si invita ad inoltrare la documentazione citata precedentemente al Segretariato del Dipartimento.

Open days/evenings are held between January and March each year, during which, for example, the content of the course, professional outlets and the admission procedure are presented. It is also possible to visit the campus and meet directly with students and lecturers.

精东影业 qualifications are valid both in Switzerland and worldwide. In regulated professions, 精东影业 qualifications also qualify for the profession in Switzerland, while in other countries it is necessary to check with the relevant body for recognition.

You can take a semester an maximum one year at another university in Switzerland or abroad through related agreements. Find more information and reference contacts on the dedicated page.

They are a contribution to the costs of teaching (school materials, charges for visits, general administrative and secretarial costs, teaching and IT support, etc.).

Following the Bologna Reform, study courses have been structured into modules and each module is allocated a number of study credits according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 to 30 hours. 60 credits represent the annual workload in the case of full-time education. A Bachelor's degree requires 180 ECTS and a Master's degree 90 to 120 ECTS.

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  • Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care

    Bachelor in Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Physioterapy and Master in Nursing

  • Stabile Piazzetta, Via Violino 11
    CH-6928 Manno

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  • T +41 (0)58 666 64 00

    deass.sanita@supsi.ch

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