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University of the Sunshine Coast

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

Study mode

On Campus

Duration

4 years

Course fees

$30,816

Help people break down everyday barriers. Occupational therapists help people overcome limitations caused by injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delay, or the effects of aging. Learn the philosophy and skills that underpin occupational therapy, and get the hands-on experience you need to enter the profession.

In this program you will:

  • Study occupational therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and older people
  • Build foundational knowledge in physiology, functional anatomy, psychology, and wellbeing, and public health
  • Complete 1000 hours of fieldwork to build your professional skills and clinical experience in a wide range of settings and age groups
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Delivery mode

This course is available in the following study modes:

Locations

90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs 4556

Entry Requirements

You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 75.00 or equivalent.

Prerequisites

English (Units 3 and 4, C); plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health or Physical Education (Units 3 and 4, C)

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Post admission requirements

In first year, all students must obtain (or show proof of):

  • a Working with Children Check (‘blue card’)
  • First Aid and CPR training
  • immunisations (hepatitis B, MMR, DTPA, varicella, COVID-19)

At the start of the second year, students must complete a criminal history check. These checks and certificates must remain current for the duration of the program.

Students must purchase an occupational therapy student uniform.

This program includes supervised work placements. Placements are normally undertaken in a full-time capacity over 1-10 weeks. Where required, reasonable accommodations can be made to allow for part-time or flexible placement options.

Additional entry information

Non-standard English language requirements apply.

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 7.0 with a minimum 7 in each subtest

Course fees

Course fee

$30,816

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Related career opportunities

This course will prepare you for the following roles.

About University of the Sunshine Coast

As a university with a strong commitment to achieving sustainability in terms of teaching, research and how we operate, we’re thrilled to be the top ranked Queensland university in the 2023 THE Impact Rankings. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and measure the social and economic impact of an institution.

UniSC offers flexible study options at a network of teaching locations between Brisbane and the Fraser Coast.

UniSC is committed to creating a work and study environment which values the rich diversity of its staff and students.

Operating since

1994

Legal name

University of the Sunshine Coast

CRICOS code

01595D

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