IELTS total 7.0, IELTS reading 7.0, IELTS writing 7.0, IELTS speaking 7.0, IELTS listening 7.0
TOEFL iBT: total score of 94 with a minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Reading and Listening
PTE Academic: Overall score of 65 AND Skills profile of 65 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening
The first year will focus on core health subjects including anatomy, physiology, and an introduction to occupational therapy practice and evidence.
From second and third year, you‘ll focus on the application of your skills in mental health, occupation rehabilitation, chronic conditions, community focus, primary health care and participatory community practice.
In addition to field placements, you‘ll attend workshops in industry settings such as Guide Dogs SA, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre and equipment providers. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit regional settings on the yearly Country Road Trip.
Throughout your degree you’ll be exposed to many different hands-on activities, such as:
Splint making
Dressing adaptation for people with self-care impairments
Wheelchair measurement tutorials
Home modification and assistive technology plans
Delivery of groups with children and older adults
Adult neurological rehabilitation techniques
Completing skill demonstrations to become familiar with real-life occupational therapy scenarios.
Some key areas of activity where Occupational Therapists provide support include:
Daily living activities such as showering, dressing, grooming and eating.
Activities which involve caring for others such as household management activities, shopping, childcare, budgeting, banking, financial management, home maintenance and driving.
Education activities which allow a person to participate in a learning environment.
Leisure and play activities.
Social participation.
Work (paid and voluntary).
CRICOS CODE : 088336D
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Degree structure
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Foundations of Health
Human Anatomy 100
Physiology Essentials 100
Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Lifespan Development for Occupational Therapy Practice
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research in Health Sciences
Occupational Therapy Practice in Hospital Settings
Elective
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Principles of Occupational Therapy Practice
Applied Psychology
Enabling Occupation through Environmental Adaptation
The Individual in Society 200
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Human Neuroscience
Occupational Therapy Group Work and Counselling
Occupational Therapy Practice Education
Occupational Therapy Practice in Occupational Rehabilitation
THIRD YEAR (Professional Stream)
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Occupational Therapy Practice and Mental Health
Primary Health Care Approaches in Occupational Therapy
Advanced Occupational Therapy Practice and Neurological Conditions
Occupational Science
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Participatory Community Practice 301
Advanced Community Occupational Therapy Practice and Chronic Conditions Management
Advanced Evidence Based Practice
FOURTH YEAR (Professional Stream)
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Participatory Community Practice 400
Contemporary Practice and Professional Development 400
Occupational Therapy Field Practice 400
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Occupational Therapy Field Practice 401
Contemporary Practice and Professional Development 401
THIRD YEAR (Research Stream)
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Occupational Therapy Practice and Mental Health
Primary Health Care Approaches in Occupational Therapy
Advanced Occupational Therapy Practice and Neurological Conditions
Occupational Science
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Participatory Community Practice 301
Advanced Community Occupational Therapy Practice and Chronic Conditions Management
Health Science Honours Preparation
FOURTH YEAR (Research Stream)
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Participatory Community Practice 400
Health Science Honours Thesis
Occupational Therapy Field Practice 400
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Occupational Therapy Field Practice 401
A successful Occupational Therapist is professional, an excellent communicator, observant, logical, a critical thinker, and evidence based. You’ll be the type of person who enjoys working with people; and be mentally, emotionally and physically capable. This field of work is immensely rewarding and can offer exciting challenges, assisting people in the everyday occupations of life.
You can gain employment in a range of settings, including:
public and private hospitals
private practice
community mental health services
ambulatory and rehabilitation services
aged care facilities and community restorative care services
local council services
government departments
schools
not-for-profit and non-government sector.
This degree prepares you for working overseas, as the qualification is recognised in most countries. You may also choose to pursue a career in research – graduates with honours degrees are highly sought after by prospective employers, particularly within academia and research settings.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
