Bachelor (Honours)
Occupational therapy is about the health and rehabilitation of people of all ages. Those who need specialised help - due to physical, development, social or emotional challenges - to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives.
As a graduate of this degree you can look forward to career opportunities in:
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.
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 careers usually involve gaining an academic post in a university, but practising Occupational Therapists also commonly teach as part of their work.
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.
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.