Help people live everyday life and overcome day-to-day barriers.
Occupational therapists help people overcome limitations caused by injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delay or the effects of ageing.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2021 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- Student profile
-
Explore the likely peer cohort in the student profile data
- Inherent Academic Requirements
-
Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.
- Program coordinator
- Laine Chilman
In this holistic program, you’ll learn the philosophy and skills that underpin occupational therapy, and get the hands-on experience you need to enter the profession and help people break down everyday barriers.
In this program you will:
- Study occupational therapy for children, adolescents, adults and older people
- Build foundational knowledge in physiology, functional anatomy, psychology and wellbeing, and public health
- Complete 1000 hours of fieldwork to build your professional skills and clinical experience in a wide range of settings and age groups
Post-admission requirements
In first year, all students must obtain (or show proof of):
- a Working with Children Check (‘blue card’)
- First Aid and CPR training
- immunisations (hepatitis B, MMR, DTPA, varicella)
At the start of second year, students must complete a criminal history check. These checks and certificates must remain current for the duration of the program.
Students must purchase an occupational therapy student uniform.
This program includes supervised work placements. Placements are normally undertaken in a full-time capacity over 1-10 weeks. Where required, reasonable accommodations can be made to allow for part-time or flexible placement options.
This degree is fully accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists and the Occupational Therapy Council (Australia & New Zealand) Limited.
As a graduate, you’ll be eligible for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, supported by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Career opportunities
Hospitals, community health and mental health, vocational rehabilitation, child and adolescent services, aged care, private practice.
Membership
Occupational Therapy Australia Limited.
Registration
Registration is a requirement to work as an occupational therapist in Australia. Occupational therapists apply for registration through the Occupational Therapists Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA). Students should familiarise themselves with the registration standards of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (common and discipline specific).
Accreditation
This program is fully accredited with Occupational Therapy Council (Australia & New Zealand) Limited.
What will I study?
Select your location, starting year and starting semester below to display your program structure and study sequence.
The study sequence ONLY represents the CURRENT program structure. Students MUST follow their commencing structure and use this study sequence to guide enrolment.
Program structure
Total units:
Study sequence
Submit an enquiry
Or chat now
Related news
USC Newsroom
Rock-climbing graduate reaches out to help
20 MayUSC Occupational Therapy graduate Elli Pukallus of Dalby has refused to let a painful, lifelong lower limb condition keep her from participating in the sport of rock climbing or from gaining her degree.
Graduate plans to use animal-assisted therapy to improve lives
13 MayResearch to provide fresh insights into the benefits of animal-assisted therapy within the disability sector is the next career focus for new Fraser Coast graduate Caitlin Winen.