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Western Sydney University

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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

  • Bachelor

This program is designed to give you the skills you need to contribute to the health and rehabilitation of people who are limited in their ability to perform everyday tasks.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
086212K
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar
Domestic Fees
$30,480 per year / $121,920 total

About this course

This program is designed to give you the skills you need to contribute to the health and rehabilitation of people who are limited in their ability to perform everyday tasks. Look forward to a program of practice and evidence-based learning which promotes the value of human diversity, fundamental human rights, and the dignity and worth of every client.

Study locations

Campbelltown

Career pathways

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
Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapists assess functional limitations of people resulting from illnesses and disabilities, and provide therapy to enable people to perform their daily activities and occupations.

School Occupational Therapist

Children with disabilities require assistance to engage fully in school. Occupational therapists working in consultation with schools assist teachers and parents to maximise a child or adolescent's engagement in the school environment.

Occupational Therapy Educator

Occupational Therapy Educator careers usually involve gaining an academic post in a university, but practising Occupational Therapists also commonly teach as part of their work.

Industry Consultant

Occupational Therapy is a highly regarded profession and demand for Occupational Therapists is strong. As consultants to industry and / or government bodies, have considerable autonomy within the medical and healthcare professions.

Lecturer

University Lecturers and Tutors prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed program of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Western Sydney University.
81.7%
Overall satisfaction
88.6%
Skill scale
74.3%
Teaching scale
66.1%
Employed full-time
$62.8k
Average salary