Bachelor (Honours)
School of Health Sciences
Occupational therapy is a healthcare profession that focuses on helping people of all ages to engage in meaningful activities or occupations that are important or relevant to their everyday life. Occupational therapists help clients address physical, cognitive, emotional and developmental challenges that may hinder their ability to participate in these meaningful tasks, activities or roles.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
OR
*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.
Due to the nature of the program, it is recommended that students have completed at least one ATAR course in the sciences that include physics, chemistry, human biology and/or physical education studies.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).
Note: Tertiary Preparation Programs are not accepted for entry.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
OR
*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.
Due to the nature of the program, it is recommended that students have completed at least one ATAR course in the sciences that include physics, chemistry, human biology and/or physical education studies.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).
Note: Tertiary Preparation Programs are not accepted for entry.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) degree allows you to make a positive impact on people's lives, working within a multidisciplinary team. Focussing on practice across a range of contexts and life stages, you will develop evidence-based skills in assessment, management and evaluation of service delivery.
The program of study includes foundational skills in body systems (anatomy and physiology/pathophysiology) and functions within the context of a holistic approach to healthcare that emphasises the cognitive, psychological and emotional aspects of healthcare requirements and delivery.
Your on-campus study is geared toward allowing you to excel in the 1000 hours of professional work-integrated learning you will complete throughout the degree, a feature of the program that ensures you are work-ready immediately upon graduation.
Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public health sectors; career opportunities range from working in public and private health and rehabilitation facilities, disability service providers, aged care and occupational health and workplaces.
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) is a four year degree program incorporating theoretical knowledge into the practical assessment and management of clients in various healthcare settings. You will undertake foundational courses in the first year before moving progressively onto Occupational Therapy specific content and ultimately toward the 1000 hours of clinical practicum, primarily in years three and four.
You will study:
Core Curriculum
Please note: The availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change. Program is pending approval for accreditation.