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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
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Course Content
Communication and Interprofessional Practice
Core first year topic
Human Bioscience
Core first year topic
Health Practitioner Practice
Core first year topic
Health Promotion for Health Professionals
Core first year topic
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Care
Core first year topic
Introduction to Occupational Therapy
Core first year topic
Critical Social Analysis of Health
Core second year topic
Psychological Perspective of Health
Core second year topic
Body Systems
Core second year topic
Neuroscience for Therapists
Core second year topic
Introduction to Occupational Science
Core second year topic
Rehabilitation Studies
Core second and third year topic
Counselling
Core third year topic
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods of Social Health Research
Core third year topic
Human Physiology
Core third year topic
Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Core third year topic
Understanding Disease and Disability
Core third year topic
Preparation for Occupational Therapy Practice
Core third year topic
The Occupational Therapy Profession
Core fourth/fifth year topic
Occupational Science
Core fourth/fifth year topic
Information and Technology
Core fourth/fifth year topic
Interprofessional Practice
Core fourth/fifth year topic
Transition to Contemporary Professional Practice
Core fourth/fifth year topic
Common Questions
The degree provides over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical placements across a range of clinical locations. At least one rural or remote clinical placement is also required, broadening your experience beyond metropolitan settings.
Yes. This degree is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) and approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA). Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the OTBA. The program is also approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
There are no prerequisites for this course; however, knowledge of SACE stage two biology or equivalent is assumed. The 2024 selection rank is 95.00, with a guaranteed selection rank of 95.00. Adjustment factors are available, and sub-quotas are available for rural and remote applicants. Applicants can apply using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Prior to clinical placements, you will be required to undergo criminal history record assessments and immunisation against infectious disease.
For domestic students in 2026, the annual indicative fee is $11,922 (Commonwealth Supported Place). For international students in 2026, the annual fee is $46,700. The course runs for 5 years full-time.
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