Occupational therapy
Why study Occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy is about people's occupational needs and the loss of daily living skills that follow physical, emotional, psychological and social disorders. Occupational therapists help individuals to become more independent and maximise personal productivity, well-being and quality of life through occupational performance. Students will develop knowledge and skills in assessment and treatment, the therapeutic use of occupations, intervention techniques, the design of equipment and adaptation of environments. The course is a combined Masters-level training with undergraduate studies in health sciences in four years or psychological science in five years. Our course is accredited by Occupational Therapy Australia and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
Career opportunities
Graduates work in health and welfare systems including general hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community health services, mental health agencies, health services for older people and children with special needs, and support services for intellectually disadvantaged people. You may also work in private practice or as a coordinator or consultant in areas such as occupational health and safety. You may apply for membership of the Australian Association of Occupational Therapists and register for practice in the United Kingdom, North America, Sweden and other countries (subject to national registration requirements).
Courses
Local students
| Offer year | Course title | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts |
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| 2013 | Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice |
Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo Melbourne Mildura Shepparton |
4 years full-time | Semester 1 (March) |
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Fees and scholarships
Undergraduate courses are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens. The domestic fee calculator can be used to calculate the cost of subjects this year.
There are also a wide range of scholarships available for local students.
International students
| Offer year | Course title (CRICOS) | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts | Annual Tuition Fee (AUD) |
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| 2012 | Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice (F 062598G/ 044367E) |
Bendigo
Melbourne |
4 years | Semester 1 (February) | $23 340 |
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How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Your study experience
Occupational therapy placements
You will do 1000 hours of professional practice placements in the final two years of your program. This consists of four weeks in third year and two eight-week blocks and a project placement in fourth year. The professional practice placement program provides experience in a variety of government and non-government agencies including hospitals, community agencies, schools and rehabilitation centres. You will experience working with people of different ages, recently acquired and long-standing health needs, and interventions that focus on the person, their occupation and the environment.
Inherent Requirements
Regional campus transfers
Students at the Albury-Wodonga, Mildura and Shepparton campuses must transfer to the Bendigo campus for the last three years of the course.
Overseas study opportunities
You may be eligible for our student exchange program.
Find out about the experiences of one of our students.
I always knew I wanted to work in a health field because I love the thought of helping people.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Health Sciences or focus on staff in Occupational therapy.