Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (Honours) 48 months Undergraduate Program By Curtin University |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

42,281 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

As an occupational therapist you will work with people of all ages who may have experienced injury, illness or disability. You can help people to engage in occupations or activities that are meaningful to them and achieve independence, better health, wellbeing and satisfaction in their lives.


In this course you will learn to identify physical, psychosocial, cognitive, behavioural and environmental factors that can help or hinder a person’s participation in everyday activities. You’ll learn to collaborate with other health professionals to provide cross-discipline care that is focused around the client and their needs.


You will study in laboratories, learning spaces and resource rooms that are tailored for learning the skills required to work in occupational therapy.


Approximately 1, 000 hours of fieldwork practice is undertaken throughout the course in a variety of clinical and industry settings.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

As an occupational therapist you will work with people of all ages who may have experienced injury, illness or disability. You can help people to engage in occupations or activities that are meaningful to them and achieve independence, better health, wellbeing and satisfaction in their lives.


In this course you will learn to identify physical, psychosocial, cognitive, behavioural and environmental factors that can help or hinder a person’s participation in everyday activities. You’ll learn to collaborate with other health professionals to provide cross-discipline care that is focused around the client and their needs.


You will study in laboratories, learning spaces and resource rooms that are tailored for learning the skills required to work in occupational therapy.


Approximately 1, 000 hours of fieldwork practice is undertaken throughout the course in a variety of clinical and industry settings.

Admission requirements

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  • Minimum ATAR: 83
  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites): At least one ATAR science course from the following list: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Human Biology, Integrated Science, Physics or Psychology.
  • STAT entry: Not accepted. May be used to demonstrate English competence

Other requirements for this course

  • A current Essential First Aid Certificate is required within four weeks of entry into the first semester.
  • Students must pass all units in a year before being allowed to proceed to the next year.
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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,900 AUD
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International Students

42,281 AUD
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