Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
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    Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 52,200 / year(s)

    Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

    About

    Learn how to help people overcome constraints caused by injury or illness. As a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) graduate, you’ll support your clients to do everyday tasks often taken for granted.

    Build essential knowledge across key areas of health and complete occupational therapy courses focusing on diverse areas of practice. Gain hands-on experience through placements, workshops and regional experiences.

    Practice solving real problems faced by working occupational therapists. Learn all about assistive technology, adaptation techniques and rehabilitation practices. Understand how to help people navigate and manage emotional, developmental, societal, psychological and age-related limitations.

    As an occupational therapist, you’ll join the crucial allied health workforce. You could work in hospitals, private practice, aged care facilities, community settings and schools. Or, use this qualification as a pathway into further study – upskilling in areas like mental health or continuing into research.

    You can also choose to study this program at our regional campus in Whyalla.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation at Advanced Diploma (AQF level 6) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 94

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 7 | IELTS Reading 7 | IELTS Listening 7 | IELTS Speaking 7 | IELTS Writing 7

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Be ready to make a difference in people’s lives as an occupational therapist. You could work with people recovering from injury, surgery or illness, such as a stroke or a traumatic event. You might work with children to overcome developmental delays, allowing them to participate in their most important activities . You could work with communities addressing injustice and advocating for better policies that promote health and human rights. Maybe you’ll work in research or academia, identifying the latest developments in occupational therapy.

    You could find employment in a range of settings, including:

    • Aged care facilities
    • Ambulatory and rehabilitation services
    • Community mental health services
    • Council services
    • Government departments
    • Home based services
    • Public and private hospitals
    • Not-for-profits
    • Private practice
    • Schools.

    As an occupational therapist, some of your daily tasks may include:

    • Assessing the daily living needs of people (e.g. household management, shopping, childcare, financial management, home maintenance, driving)
    • Designing and implementing interventions to assist with daily living activities (e.g. showering, dressing, grooming, eating)
    • Supporting educational participation
    • Encouraging leisure and play
    • Enabling social participation  
    • Facilitating work (paid and voluntary).

    Industry trends 

    Employment of occupational therapists is projected to increase from 22,700 in 2020 to 26,600 by 2025 – a 17% growth (Ahpra & National Boards, 2020). There are also significantly more jobs for occupational therapists in Australia than graduates, reflecting the industry’s struggle to meet service demand (JCU, 2024).

    As Australia’s population ages, growing awareness of mental health and the rise of telehealth and digital health have all contributed to creating more opportunity for occupational therapists (Medijobs Australia, 2024). As a graduate, be ready to lend your expertise to an expanding industry.

    Accreditation

    This program is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia (OTC). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA). The program is also approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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