Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
The University of Queensland
Course Details
As an occupational therapist you will be qualified to help people of all ages overcome barriers that affect their ability to engage in vital everyday activities from tying shoelaces to driving a car. You will join one of the leading schools for health and rehabilitation sciences in Australia, with a long tradition of teaching, research and graduate excellence. Throughout the program, you will explore and practise a range of approaches to develop, recover or maintain your clients engagement, despite challenges from injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delays or ageing. You will learn how to collaborate with your clients and other healthcare partners to identify effective solutions, such as modifying tasks or the environment, skills development and education. Importantly, you will undertake more than 1000 hours of supervised clinical practice in hospitals, educational facilities, other healthcare organizations, private practice and UQs occupational therapy clinics. This allows you to apply your theoretical knowledge to practice and develop your clinical skills in real-life situations.
Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Honours)
Course structure: 64 units
CRICOS Code: 082621C
Start date: 24-Feb-25
Address
St Lucia
The University of Queensland
UNI OF QUEENSLAND, Queensland, 4072
Attendance options
Full-time - 4 years
Total tuition costs
AUD $215,040
ENTRY CRITERIA*
OVERALL IELTS: 7
* Note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are indicative of overall requirements in either test. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the educator for a more detailed breakdown of requirements. Note also that where TOEFL and IELTS scores are published applicants will typically require one or the other.