Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C); One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology (Units 3&4, C).
A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 7.0
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 94 with the following minimum scores in each section of the test: 24 for listening | 24 for reading | 27 for writing | 23 for speaking
OR a minimum overall score of 65 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
OR the Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
English test results must be no more than two years old.
In this degree, you will develop the skills needed to work as an occupational therapist to deliver life changing outcomes. You will learn how to enable people to do the activities - occupations - they need or want to do in order to live a meaningful life, but have difficulty with due to illness, injury or other disadvantages.
You will study occupational therapy theory and practice, occupational science, and other sciences such as psychology, sociology and anatomy. With 1000 hours of practical placements, starting in first year, you will apply the skills and knowledge to real life situations preparing you for the wide range of opportunities available to occupational therapists.
In this degree, you will join a community of students and experts and learn through social media as well as in the classroom.
Honours is available for this degree.
CRICOS CODE: 079926A
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Introduction to Biomedical Data Analysis - 1002MSC
Interpersonal Skills - 1008HSV
Anatomy and Physiology Systems I - 1016MSC
Occupation and Occupational Therapy I - 1311AHS
Introduction to Psychology 2 - 1002PSY
Anatomy and Physiology Systems II - 1017MSC
Health Challenges for the 21st Century - 1205MED
Occupation and Occupational Therapy II - 1321AHS
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Priorities and Interventions in Public Health - 2209MED
Public Health Research Methods - 2214MED
First Peoples Health and Practice - 3121MED
Occupational Therapy Practice I - 2313AHS
Introduction to Social Theory - 1014HSV
Needs Assessment, Program Planning and Evaluation - 2218MED
Occupational Therapy Practice II - 2323AHS
Understanding the Context of Occupation - 2312AHS
Eligibility to progress to the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (1405) in Year 3/Trimester 2 will be determined by the Program Director and will be subject to the following criteria:
achievement of a minimum Grade Point Average of 5.0 for all coursework at the completion of second year of the program and
the suitability of the proposed dissertation topic and
the resources available to support the candidature including availability of appropriate supervision.
Students who do not achieve the standard necessary to progress to Honours in Year 3/Trimester 2 will be required to complete the following courses:
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Free-choice elective
Occupation, Health and Participation - Individuals - 3311AHS
Contemporary Occupational Therapy Practice - 3312AHS
Occupation, Health and Participation - Communities and Populations - 3322AHS
Occupational Therapy Professional Practice Education II - 3326AHS
Research for Contemporary Health Practice - 3323AHS
Year 4
You must complete the following courses:
Advanced Occupational Therapy - 4311AHS
Occupational Therapy Professional Practice Education III - 4315AHS
Contributing to the Community - 4313AHS
Emerging as an Occupational Therapist - 4321AHS (capstone course)
Occupational Therapy Professional Practice Education IV - 4325AHS
Contemporary Issues in Occupational Therapy - 4323AHS
Free-choice electives
You may select free-choice electives from the list below or any Undergraduate free-choice elective/s offered across the University provided prerequisites are met. If you require guidance please liaise with your Program Director.
Human Services Structures - 1006HSV
Lifespan Development - 1010HSV
Chemistry of Biological Systems I - 1001MSC
Introduction to Psychology 1 - 1001PSY
Understanding the Social World - 1007LHS
Law Government and Criminal Justice - 1003CCJ (Tri 3 online only)
Equity and Diversity - 1028HSV
Introduction to Creative Writing - 1104LHS
Music, Mind and Brain - 1105QCM (not offered from 2021)
Music, Mind and Brain - 3105QCM
Human Services Research - 2002HSV
Biomechanics 1 - 2008AHS (not offered from 2018)
Social and Cultural Psychology - 2008PSY
Childhood: Early Years - 2026HSV
Sociology of Youth - 2026LHS
A History of Terrorism and Political Violence - 2055LHS
Allied Health Study Tour - 3014AHS
Child and Youth Mental Health - 3936NRS
Community Internship and Partnerships for SDGs - 3002LFC
Health Practice Management - 3008AHS
The Business of You - 3036IBA (not offered in 2021)
The Business of Business - 3037IBA (not offered in 2021)
Asia-Pacific Public Health Field Tour - 5001MED
You will be prepared for a career in a variety of workplaces, including in hospitals, homeless shelters, refugee detention centres, universities, and government departments. You will be able to work with individuals, groups and communities in social enterprises, charities, large companies, schools and prisons.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
