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Occupational / Speech Therapist

أخصائي علاج وظيفي ونطق

Helps children and adults take part in daily life, learning and communication after illness, injury or developmental challenges.

167Programmes in the UAE0Current job openings4Scholarships
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Career overview

What they do

Occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists work in hospitals, schools and rehabilitation centres, supporting people with disabilities, strokes, autism or speech and swallowing difficulties.

Typical responsibilities

  • Assess daily-living or communication skills
  • Plan individual therapy goals
  • Run therapy sessions
  • Advise families and teachers
  • Recommend adaptive equipment

Skills you'll need

PatienceCreativity in therapyBiology & psychologyCommunicationObservation

How much it relies on

MathematicsLow
TechnologyLow
ScienceMedium

Work style

IndependentTeam-based
TheoreticalHands-on

Advantages

  • Deep, lasting impact on families
  • Work with children or adults
  • Shortage areas in the region

Disadvantages

  • Slow, incremental progress
  • Emotionally demanding
  • Licensing required

Growth & future opportunities

Editorial view: rising demand linked to inclusion of People of Determination and early intervention.

Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.

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Study in the UAE

Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.

Average tuition

AED 68,200 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–162,203, 49 programmes).

Master's: around AED 3,390 per credit hour (5 programmes).

From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.

167 programs at 39 institutions

Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.

Scholarships for this path

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Abu Dhabi Scholarships – Master's

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government

Fully fundedUAE nationalsAbroadMaster's

Full-ride master's scholarship in psychology and social work.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

NAFIS-linked health scholarships

NAFIS – Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council · Government

UAE nationalsIn the UAEBachelor's

Health-sector study support for Emiratis through NAFIS partners.

Dates not confirmedNeeds review
Official page

UAE job market

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