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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Study Mode
Eligibility
Domestic students:
International students:
English language proficiency (all applicants)
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
You are required to provide documentation confirming completion within the last 5 years of:
These qualifications must be completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or the United States of America to meet the English language proficiency requirements.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
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.
Each application will be assessed individually.
If you are a prospective international student, please visit the English requirements for international students page for further information.
Career & Study Pathways
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) is your gateway to a career in roles such as:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Occupational Therapy Council of Australia (OTC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
OTC
Course Content
Introduction to Allied Health Practice
Core unit
Introduction to Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice
Core unit
Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1
Core unit
Research Methods for Health Professionals
Core unit
Life Course Development for Health Professionals
Core unit
Fundamentals of Psychology 1: Understanding Human Behaviour
Core unit
Introduction to Activity and Occupation
Core unit
Medical Anatomy and Physiology 2
Core unit
Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals
Core unit
Occupational Performance across the Lifespan 1
Core unit
Understanding the Environment
Core unit
Neurological Physiology & Measurement
Core unit
Health Promotion Strategies
Core unit
First Nation and Non-Indigenous History: The Interface
Core unit
Occupational Performance Across the Lifespan 2
Core unit
Occupational Justice: Local and Global
Core unit
Rural and Remote Practice for Health Professionals
Core unit
Enabling Mental Health
Core unit
Enabling Strategies in Neurological Rehabilitation
Core unit
Enabling Work Participation
Core unit
Professional Occupational Therapy Practice 1
Core unit
Research Project for Health Professionals 1
Core unit
Professional Occupational Therapy Practice 2
Core unit
Transition to Professional Practice
Core unit
Specialisation in Occupational Therapy
Core unit
Developing Occupation-Centred Community Programs
Core unit
Research Project for Health Professionals 2
Core unit
Common Questions
Students are required to complete a minimum of 1000 hours of professional practice throughout the course. If studying full-time: in Year 2 you'll undertake up to 10 days of fieldwork visits; in Year 3 you'll complete 400 hours (12 weeks) of placement; in Year 4 you'll complete another 400 hours (12 weeks) of placement plus a 150-hour community placement in your final term.
Yes, this course has full accreditation with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia through the Occupational Therapy Accreditation Council of Australia (OTACA). This accreditation means graduates are eligible to register and practise as Occupational Therapists in Australia.
No, deferral of offer is not permitted for this course. If you are unable to commence in the term you receive an offer, you will be required to submit a new admission application or change your preference with the Tertiary Admission Centre to commence at a later date.
The indicative first-year fee for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is $10,518 (2026 indicative). This is the approximate cost of enrolling for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) and should be used as a guide only, as actual fees may vary depending on the units you select and your study load.
The course is available on campus at Bundaberg and Rockhampton. Students benefit from real-world learning facilities including the purpose-built Allied Health Clinic at CQUniversity Rockhampton, as well as a minimum of 1000 hours of placement in real-world settings across a range of practice areas.
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