Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Course Overview

Discover the science, strategies, and theories behind a profession dedicated to helping people live full and meaningful lives regardless of age, disability, or limitations - with the UC Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree. In this course, you will learn to assess a person's unique issues to offer better, more tailored recovery solutions based on a wholistic and comprehensive look at an individual's physical, psychosocial and environmental needs. Successful completion of this course will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of health issues in Australia, and the skills to help individuals, groups, and communities engage in the occupations they need to, want to or are expected to do. This course also prepares you for further study opportunities and the chance to gain the additional skills to move into senior, more researched based positions.

Entry Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means: - Year 12 ATAR - other Australian Qualification - work experience - overseas qualification We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places. To ensure your application is considered, we recommend applying by the 31st October as the first offers will be released in December. Please be advised that if you submit your application after the advertised closing date, your application may not be considered. Additional admission requirements Clinical practice is a key component of the program and is assessed. Students may be required to complete this component outside of teaching time. Prior to commencing clinical practice, all students need to present a complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid certificates including CPR, as a requirement of the ACT and NSW health departments. All students are required to undergo a 'working with vulnerable people' check, and Australian Federal Police Record Check prior to undertaking clinical experience.

English Requirements

Additional Information

• Offers Scholarship
• Provides Work Experience
• Requires Intership
• Has Bridging Program

Professional Recognition

Occupational Therapy Council (Australia & New Zealand) Ltd (OTC)

Estimated Job Roles

Occupational therapist, Injury prevention and rehabilitation therapist, Physiotherapist, Sports therapist, Schools and/or special needs therapist, Residential care therapist

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• Research Area Information
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• Enrolment Information
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