Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) degree allows you to make a positive impact on people's lives, working within a multidisciplinary team. Focusing on practice across a range of contexts and life stages, you will develop evidence-based skills in assessment, management and evaluation of service delivery.

The program of study includes foundational skills in body systems (anatomy and physiology/pathophysiology) and function within the context of a holistic approach to healthcare that emphasises the cognitive, psychological and emotional aspects of healthcare requirements and delivery.

Your on-campus study is geared toward allowing you to excel in the 1000 hours of professional work-integrated learning you will complete throughout the degree, a feature of the program that ensures you  are work-ready immediately upon graduation.

Areas of study

The Bachelor of Occupational therapy (Honours) is a four-year degree incorporating theoretical knowledge into the practical assessment and management of clients in various healthcare settings. You will undertake foundational courses in the first year before moving progressively onto Occupational Therapy specific content and ultimately toward the 1000 hours of clinical practicum primarily in years three and four.

You will study:

• Human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
• Therapy provision to different populations (e.g. across the lifespan, chronic conditions)
• Practical skills and techniques required for therapy service delivery
• Developmental psychology and mental health
• Leading to 1000 hours of professional work experience

Career opportunities

Public and private health and rehabilitation facilities, Disability service providers, Aged Care, Occupational Health and workplaces.

Professional recognition

Notre Dame is currently seeking accreditation of the occupational therapy course with the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd and approval by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA).

Students studying in an approved course are required to be registered with the OTBA (the University will organise this) and graduates from approved degrees are eligible to apply for registration with the OTBA.

Practical experience

1000 hours of professional workplace education.

Honours

Embedded honours.

Fees and charges

Refer to Notre Dame current fee information.