IELTS (Academic version): 6.5 overall score, minimum 6.0 in each subtest
TOEFL internet-based score :Total score 82, Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50
Occupational therapy is a highly regarded field in which you can apply your knowledge and skills to provide therapy for people who, because of illness, injury or circumstances, are limited in their ability to perform everyday tasks. The program promotes the value of human diversity, fundamental human rights and the dignity and worth of every client. Occupational therapists find employment in public and private hospitals, rehabilitation centres, insurance companies, schools and large corporations.
The program in occupational therapy is offered as a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. The first two years of the program combine studies in occupational therapy with a broad understanding of biomedicine and various health science fields to develop the professional competencies important for ethical and safe practice and high quality care and the skills to work in multidisciplinary teams. The final two years focus predominately on occupational therapy practice skills, practical experience and specialised areas. Evidence-based practice is one of the most important trends in healthcare today and a strong feature of the program.
An honours stream is available for high performing students. Students may also exit after year 3 with a Bachelor of Health Science degree but are unable to practice as an occupational therapist.
CRICOS Code: 107744D
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Recommended Sequence
Year 1
AUTUMN SESSION
Population Health and Society
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
Introduction to Occupational Therapy
Professional Competencies in Health
Credit Points, 40
SPRING SESSION
People, Environment and Occupations
Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
Communication in Health
Evidence in Health
Credit Points, 40
Year 2
AUTUMN SESSION
Occupational Therapy Practice 1
Culture, Diversity and Health
Pathophysiology 1
Research Methods in Health
Credit Points, 40
SPRING SESSION
Occupational Therapy Practice 2
Neuroanatomy
Psychology and Health
Functional Anatomy
Credit Points, 40
Year 3
1H SESSION
Occupation and Neurology
Occupation and Mental Health
Occupational Therapy Practice 3
Child and Adolescent Occupations
Credit Points, 40
SPRING SESSION
Occupation and the Environment
Occupation and Ageing
Occupational Justice
Evidence-Based Practice (Advanced)
At this point, students may exit with a Bachelor of Health Science
where a student has completed 240 credit points, including at least 220 credit points prescribed for the 4-year clinical program in Occupational Therapy, they may exit with the award of the Bachelor of Health Science (with no specialisation). The exit award will be approved by the Director Academic Program.
Credit Points, 40
Year 4
AUTUMN SESSION
Honours Research 1
Ergonomics and Work Occupations
Professional Reasoning
Credit Points, 40
SPRING SESSION
Honours Research 2
Occupational Therapy Practice 4 (Honours)
Credit Points, 40
Total Credit Points, 320
As a graduate of this degree you can look forward to career opportunities in:
Public and private hospitals
Insurance companies
Private practice and private rehabilitation providers
Rehabilitation centres
Schools
Mental health workers and rehabilitation consultants
OSHC: 530 ($) per year