Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Discover the science, strategies and theories behind a profession dedicated to helping people live full and meaningful lives regardless of age, disability or limitations. 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.

Areas of study

Occupational therapy.

Career opportunities

Occupational therapist working with children, adults, older adults in the community, hospitals, schools and workplaces.

Professional recognition

Accredited  by the Occupational Therapy Council (Australia and New Zealand) Ltd. Graduates of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) are eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

Practical experience

1,000 hours of supervised practice education in occupational therapy in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, private practices and community groups locally, interstate and internationally.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.