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Diploma of Occupational Therapy

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Bachelor (Honours)

Nathan, Gold Coast
In this degree, you will develop the skills needed to work as an occupational therapist to deliver life changing outcomes.
Entry Requirements

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

This program is quota managed for which there is a limited number of places available to ensure that sufficient resources are available to support the students. Meeting the admission requirements for this program may not result in an applicant receiving an admission offer.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$34,500 per year / $138,000 total
International Tuition Fees
$34,500 per year / $138,000 total
Graduate Satisfaction
84.60%

Non-Award

Perth
This graduate entry master course offers a fast-track option to becoming an occupational therapist.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$34,206 per year / $36,601 total
Graduate Satisfaction
77.90%

Bachelor (Honours)

Bundaberg, Rockhampton
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at CQUniversity equips you with practical skills, enabling you to use specific activities to help patients participate in life roles.
Entry Requirements
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.

Entry Requirements

English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.

Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:

  • A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
  • Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA of 4.0

completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or United states of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

  • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.0 with a minimum 7.0 in each subset; or
  • An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.

Each student will be assessed individually.

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Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
88.60%

Doctorate (PhD)

Perth
As a doctoral research degree candidate, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Graduate Satisfaction
86.00%

Certificate

Casuarina
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide therapeutic and program related support to allied health professionals. The worker is required to conduct therapeutic and program related activities under the guidance of an allied health professional.
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$7,786 total

Bachelor

Perth
Occupational therapists work with people of all ages of all ages who may have experienced injury, illness or disability. They help people to engage in occupations or activities that are meaningful to them and to achieve independence, better health, wellbeing and satisfaction in their lives.
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$9,900 total
Graduate Satisfaction
77.90%

Masters (Coursework)

Hawthorn
The Master of Occupational Therapy prepares you with the skills to work with clients who have neurological, musculoskeletal or mental health issues.
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

Short course or microcredential

Parramatta
The Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) National Immunisation Program for Healthcare Practitioners course is based on the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals (2017) and has been accredited by the ANMAC subsidiary Health Education Services Australia (HESA) to deliver this course. HESA is the National body for health education accreditation and ACN is the first institution to have its Immunisation course accredited.
Duration
Flexible, self-paced (a minimum of 21 days up to a maximum of 120 days)
Study Mode
Online

Certificate

Casuarina
This qualification reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide assistance to allied health professionals under predetermined guidelines.
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$7,786 total

Certificate

Perth
This course will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and advanced practical skills you require in changing health and community contexts.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
International Tuition Fees
$15,963 total
Graduate Satisfaction
77.90%

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