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Occupational Therapy Courses

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Certificate

Kalgoorlie, Geraldton
Embark upon your career in the health sector in this rapidly growing field.. Allied health specialties are set to grow by 22% over the next 3 years, experiencing the second-highest growth across the health sector.
Entry Requirements
School Leaver Non-School Leaver AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent Certificate I or Certificate II
Duration
6 months full-time

Masters (Coursework)

Camperdown/Darlington

Our Master of Occupational Therapy equips you with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality healthcare and change lives.

Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
81.20%

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%

Masters (Coursework)

Perth
This graduate entry master course offers you a fast-track option to becoming an occupational therapist. In this course you will develop knowledge of four broad areas: Medical, psychiatric, orthopaedic and neurological conditions that affect the health and wellbeing of individuals.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
International Tuition Fees
$38,430 per year / $38,430 total
Graduate Satisfaction
86.00%

Bachelor (Honours)

Gippsland - Churchill
Occupational therapists are qualified health professionals who are skilled in a number of areas, including physical health, mental health, rehabilitation, pain management, driving assessments and paediatrics.
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
82.80%

Bachelor (Honours)

Sydney, Fremantle
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.
Entry Requirements

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

  • Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank*

OR

  • Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

*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

  • Successful completion of at least 8 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*.

*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). See here for details.

Note: Tertiary Preparation Programs are not accepted for entry

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • VET qualifications are not accepted for entry

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

  • Work and Life Experience is not accepted for entry
  • STAT is not accepted for entry
Entry requirements WA

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

  • Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank*

OR

  • Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

*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

  • Successful completion of at least 8 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*.

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

  • VET qualifications are not accepted for entry

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

  • Work and Life Experience is not accepted for entry
  • STAT is not accepted for entry
Duration
4 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

Bachelor

Perth
Occupational therapists work with people 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
Online, In person
International Tuition Fees
$10,300 total
Graduate Satisfaction
77.90%

Masters (Coursework)

Casuarina, Casuarina
Occupational therapy (OT) is a degree-based health profession.
Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification with at least a credit average (GPA of 5.00).

Please be advised short-listed applicants may be required to undertake an interview.

Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
96.00%

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%

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