Bachelor of Occupational Therapy/Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

About the course

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy aims to develop an understanding of the theoretical and practical components of occupational therapy, with a focus on both general and specialist knowledge and skills.

This degree will equip you to work collaboratively with people who have an impairment of body structure or function due to a health condition, and who experience barriers to participation in everyday activities. Emphasis is placed on current practice issues, including quality management of services, ethical issues, research and communication skills.

Occupation in rural areas is addressed throughout the course with the intention of encouraging development of skills for those interested in working in rural practice.

Students may elect to exit the course following successful completion of the first two years of study with the award Associate Degree in Health Science.

The Honours stream is embedded within the four-year program and comprises specific Honours research subjects that replace pass degree subjects.

Where it will take you

Established in response to demand from professional industry bodies, the occupational therapy degree prepares you for work in hospitals and community health care settings, rehabilitation units, human resource management, government policy units, private practice and consultative services.

Your course is recognised by industry

The course is accredited by OT Australia, The Australian Association of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). Accreditation by WFOT enables graduates to be employed both in Australia and overseas.

Transfer into the Honours stream

To transfer into the Honours stream at the beginning of year three, students will need to obtain grades of Credit or above in at least 50% of Level 1 and Level 2 subjects.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 256 points and meet fieldwork placement requirements. Fieldwork experience constitutes approximately one quarter of the course, the majority taking place during third and fourth years. Students will be required to meet the costs associated with fieldwork.

Clinical requirements

Refer to the Clinical requirements section following for information on fieldwork placement requirements:

• Senior First Aid Certificate
  
• Criminal Record Clearance
  
• Immunisation
  

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