Occupational therapists help individuals and communities to maximise productivity, wellbeing and quality of life through occupational participation. You will develop knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention, the therapeutic use of occupation and the adaptation of environments.
Subject to completion of local requirements, graduates may be eligible to apply to practice in other countries including the UK, North America and Sweden.
The course comprises 70 weeks of coursework (35 weeks per year), including 1000 hours of professional practice. First year includes a four-week full-time professional practice block; second year includes two eight-week full-time professional practice blocks and a ten-week project based learning placement. You will enrol into 120 credit points per year.
Extra Notes
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent); 7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.
Remarks
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent). Specialisation - recommended: Health, education, social, psychological or biological sciences, completed within the last ten years. WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 65% Additional WAM Information regarding WAM and Early Conditional Offers Subsequent postgraduate study and/or work experience in a relevant area may also be considered.
* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.