We offer occupational therapy courses suitable for individuals right out of high school and for those who hold a bachelor's degree in a different field.
Occupational therapists enable people to become the best version of themselves. They do this by assisting those with disabilities, chronic health conditions, or recovering from injury to overcome obstacles and participate in their daily lives.
If you鈥檝e recently completed high school and meet the minimum ATAR score, you can apply to study our聽Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy).
This four-year undergraduate degree will be spent learning alongside fellow students and from clinicians fostering a multidisciplinary learning environment.
If you've already gained a bachelor鈥檚 degree, you can apply for the聽Master of Occupational Therapy聽as a postgraduate student.
This program is open to graduates from both health and non-health backgrounds.
However, you鈥檒l need to meet a minimum average mark standard from your previous studies.
This degree is one of our聽Graduate Entry Masters courses (GEM)聽which provides an accelerated pathway to a professional health qualification in two years of full-time study.
You鈥檒l enjoy the benefits of studying at our new聽Susan Wakil Health Building.聽This state-of-the-art space has occupational therapy-specific clinical simulation teaching areas, research facilities, a multi-service clinic and a brand new library.
Clinical placements are a crucial aspect of both our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in occupational therapy.
Clinical placements integrate theoretical learning with practical experience in real-world settings, cultivating professional skill development.
While undertaking your placements, you鈥檒l gain hands-on experience through our network of partners across metropolitan and rural facilities.
Work-based placements enable our students to apply classroom knowledge in practical scenarios, enhancing skills such as communication and confidence while demonstrating academic learning in professional contexts.
Both our聽Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)聽补苍诲听Master of Occupational Therapy聽degrees are accredited by the聽聽and approved by the聽.听
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Once you鈥檝e finished studying and obtained accreditation, you鈥檒l be work-ready for an industry in Australia where demand is so high, it outstrips supply (National Skills Commission, 2023).*
A career as an occupational therapist is rewarding and diverse, providing the opportunity to make a significant impact in helping people to achieve greater quality of life.
You will be supported to work with children, adults and communities who face a wide range of challenges聽to achieve progress and independence and enhance wellbeing through your actions, which can be both emotionally and professionally rewarding.
Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centres, mental health facilities, and community settings, providing a wide range of career versatility.
Added to this, occupational therapists work closely with healthcare teams, educators, families, and caregivers, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
As you progress in your career, there are opportunities for specialisation and advancement, such as becoming a clinical specialist, educator, researcher, or healthcare administrator.
