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Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Occupational therapists assist individuals of all ages in overcoming injury, illness, or disability to engage in meaningful activities. This course provides training in identifying factors affecting daily participation, collaborating with health professionals, and completing 1,000 hours of fieldwork practice.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
BH-OCCT1, 094933K
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$10,300 per year
International Fees
$45,726 per year / $182,904 total

About this course

Overview

Occupational therapists work with people of all ages who may have experienced injury, illness or disability. They help people to engage in occupations or activities that are meaningful to them and to achieve independence, better health, wellbeing and satisfaction in their lives.

In this course, you will learn to identify the physical, psychosocial, cognitive, behavioural and environmental factors that can help or hinder participation in everyday activities.

You'll learn to collaborate with other health professionals to provide cross-disciplinary care focused around the client and their needs.

Throughout the course, you'll learn in laboratories, learning spaces and resource rooms tailored for gaining occupational therapy skills. You'll also complete approximately 1,000 hours of fieldwork practice in various clinical and industry settings.

Note that this can be a physically and mentally challenging course - please read the inherent requirements before applying.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

ATAR pathway

  • 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, Psychology or Physical Education Studies
  • Desirable WACE subjects: Human Biology, Physics and Mathematics Applications is desirable.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

  • Writing: 7
  • Speaking: 7
  • Reading: 7
  • Listening: 7
  • Overall band score: 7

What you will learn

  • apply occupational therapy knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centred and evidence-based outcomes
  • demonstrate critical and professional reasoning to create innovative and effective solutions for occupational therapy practice
  • use credible sources to locate, evaluate and synthesise information, including theoretical concepts and technical knowledge to support clinical decision-making in contemporary occupational therapy and research
  • communicate effectively and appropriately to ensure active client participation; accurate documentation and reporting; and the sharing of professional and research outcomes to academic, industry and community stakeholders
  • evaluate contemporary occupational therapy practice and research and incorporate appropriate technologies to enable participation in meaningful occupations
  • actively seek and engage in opportunities for ongoing learning that builds the body of occupational therapy knowledge and research, and facilitates personal and professional aspirations
  • demonstrate practice that reflects an understanding and appreciation of the influences and relationships between local and global occupational therapy professional standards and interprofessional practice
  • undertake occupational therapy practice and research in a culturally safe and respectful manner incorporating perspectives of multiple stakeholders
  • work in a professional and collaborative manner to meet ethical and legal responsibilities

Career pathways

Occupational therapists work with people of all ages who may have experienced injury, illness or disability. They help people to engage in occupations or activities that are meaningful to them and to achieve independence, better health, wellbeing and satisfaction in their lives.

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Curtin University.
86%
Overall satisfaction
83.3%
Skill scale
74.7%
Teaching scale
74.4%
Employed full-time
$75k
Average salary