Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)

Throughout your studies, you will complete approximately 1,000 hours of fieldwork in clinical and industry settings. You'll also learn in laboratories, simulation learning spaces and resource rooms tailored for gaining occupational therapy skills. In your third and fourth years, you'll participate in group professional projects, and high-achieving students may have the option of an honours project.

Yes, this course is recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Graduates who wish to use the titles 'registered health practitioner' or 'occupational therapist' must be registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

You must meet Curtin's English language requirements. For this course, the required IELTS Academic scores are: Writing 7, Speaking 7, Reading 7, Listening 7, and an Overall band score of 7. If you have completed a different English test or qualification, you may be able to use it to meet this requirement.

To undertake fieldwork placements, you must meet the following requirements: Student declaration, AHPRA registration, Criminal record screening and clearance, Immunisation, First aid, Hand hygiene, Manual handling, Working with children, and Communicable diseases clearance.

The 2026 domestic indicative Commonwealth-supported first-year fee is $10,600. This is based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points and your actual fees will vary depending on the units you choose. This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees or the cost of textbooks. All Australian students studying an undergraduate degree are automatically awarded a Commonwealth supported place, which is subsidised by the Australian Government.