Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Western Sydney University

About

Western's Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is an accredited program that prepares graduates for this highly regarded field. The first two years of the program combine studies in occupational therapy with a broad understanding of biomedicine, and various health science fields, to develop the professional competencies important for ethical and safe practice. The final two years focus predominately on occupational therapy practice skills, practical experience, and specialised areas. This program offers the flexibility of an honours stream for high performing students, as well as an early exit option, allowing students to graduate with a Bachelor of Health Science after three years. Graduate career-ready with 1,000 hours under your belt in a professional practice, which also meets the fieldwork guidelines of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

B Psychological and Social Sciences

Entry requirements for international students

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.

All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.

International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Admission

Assumed knowledge: any 2 units of English.
Recommended studies: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and/or Personal Development Health and Physical Education.

To be eligible to undertake fieldwork or practice placements, students must also comply with the NSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act (2004) and complete a relevant declaration.

Special Requirements

Students must meet Western Sydney University course requirements as well as any special, legislated, or policy-mandated requirements.

Visit the Special Requirements webpage for more details.

To be able to undertake placement in any NSW Health facility you must be assessed as compliant with NSW Health student placement policy in the first year of your program, regardless of when you expect to go on your first placement. Access and read the NSW Student Compliance Information Booklet.

Please ensure that you

Find your existing National Police Check or apply for one
Gather documentary evidence of your vaccination history
Print and compete all relevant NSW Health forms relevant to the campus you are enrolled at or online enrolment requirements
Follow booklet instructions on how to have your compliance documents assessed by NSW health staff.

Contact your School for further details regarding your School’s requirements, if any, such as

If you live outside of NSW or Australia and need to meet your state, territory or country’s compliance requirements
If you need to meet different state, territory or country compliance requirements.
NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) or other state equivalent, valid for your entire program.
Current approved first aid certificate valid for your entire program - approved program providers can be found at the Government Training website
Other non-health related requirements

Student Compliance Resources are also available on the Placements Hub web page (NSW students only).

Please consult the handbook for more information.

English Program Requirements

IELTS (Academic version)

7.0 overall score, minimum 6.5 in writing and reading, 7.0 in speaking and listening

TOEFL internet-based score

Total score 94Writing and Reading 24Speaking and Listening 23

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

65 overall; minimum 58 in writing and reading, 65 in listening and speaking

Career

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

Community health
Emergency or trauma units
Forensics
Drug and alcohol health
Occupational health
Palliative care
Oncology

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,758

Application Fee

AUD

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Western Sydney University

Western Sydney University

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