Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

If you’re looking to build a career that will enhance people's health and wellbeing, the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Charles Sturt University will develop and inspire your passion to rise to challenges and make a difference to people, their families and communities.

By obtaining a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, you will have skills and knowledge to collaborate with individuals, groups and communities – to encourage participation and engagement in meaningful activities to improve health and wellbeing.

This course is part of the Charles Sturt Advantage – meaning you could get a guaranteed spot in your course before you sit your final Year 12 exams! Please note: Charles Sturt Advantage places at Port Macquarie have now been filled.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

In order to be considered for honours at the end of year two, students must achieve a minimum grade point average of 5.0.

Selection into the Honours stream depends on academic merit, the extent to which students have considered a potential project topic and the availability of appropriate supervisors.

If selected, students will complete specific Honours subjects in their third and fourth year that replace standard subjects.

Inherent Requirements

General details are availiable at https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/inherent-requirements

Students must also meet the inherent requirements of the course as outlined in the Charles Sturt University Inherent Requirements for Occupational Therapy https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/allied-health-pharmacy/bachelor-occupational-therapy/inherent-requirements

Inherent requirements are the fundamental components of a Course or Subject, that are necessary to demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills essential to achieve the core learning outcomes of the Course or Subject, while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning assessment and accreditation processes. The Disability Education Standard, Section 3.4 (3) states: “In assessing whether an adjustment to the Course, Subject of the Course or program in which the student is enrolled, or proposes to be enrolled, is reasonable, the provider is entitled to maintain the academic requirements of the Course or program, and other requirements or components that are inherent in or essential to its nature. Note: In providing for students with disabilities, a provider may continue to ensure the integrity of its Courses or programs and assessment requirements and processes, so that those on whom it confers an award can present themselves as having the appropriate knowledge, experience and expertise implicit in the holding of that particular award.”

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher (or equivalent).
OR
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
AND
English language requirements apply. An Academic IELTS of 6.5 with no score below a 6.5 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent.

Inherent Requirements

General details are availiable at https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/inherent-requirements

Students must also meet the inherent requirements of the course as outlined in the Charles Sturt University Inherent Requirements for Occupational Therapy https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/allied-health-pharmacy/bachelor-occupational-therapy/inherent-requirements. 

Inherent requirements are the fundamental components of a Course or Subject, that are necessary to demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills essential to achieve the core learning outcomes of the Course or Subject, while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning assessment and accreditation processes. The Disability Education Standard, Section 3.4 (3) states: “In assessing whether an adjustment to the Course, Subject of the Course or program in which the student is enrolled, or proposes to be enrolled, is reasonable, the provider is entitled to maintain the academic requirements of the Course or program, and other requirements or components that are inherent in or essential to its nature. Note: In providing for students with disabilities, a provider may continue to ensure the integrity of its Courses or programs and assessment requirements and processes, so that those on whom it confers an award can present themselves as having the appropriate knowledge, experience and expertise implicit in the holding of that particular award.”

1. providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English
2. have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
   1. a minimum overall score of 6
   2. no individual score below 5.5
3. obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.

Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Occupational Therapy has an excellent reputation in the industry, and many of our graduates find employment soon after graduation. This occupational therapy degree emphasises contemporary issues, including professional, organisational, sociocultural and political contexts of practice, ethics, Indigenous health and wellbeing, research and communication skills, ensuring you graduate with the attitudes, knowledge and skills to work successfully in a diverse range of rural, regional and metropolitan locations.

• Engage with people of all ages

  From aged-care facilities to early childhood centres and schools – you'll be able to put your occupational therapy skills to work with a diverse range of community members and groups.

• Lead community health services and health promotion

  Help people undertake meaningful occupation by working in mental health services, rehabilitation centres, and drug and alcohol services.

• Work in public and private hospitals and private practice

  Occupational therapists can treat patients recovering from accident, illness or injury to help them regain their independence and quality of life.

Step 1: Choose a course

Step 2: Prepare

Step 3: Where to apply

Step 4: Accept your offer