Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Help people break down everyday barriers. Occupational therapists help people overcome limitations caused by injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delay or the effects of ageing. Learn the philosophy and skills that underpin occupational therapy, and get the hands-on experience you need to enter the profession.
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
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 27
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 077418D
- UniSC program code
- SC440
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
HLT140 Work Integrated Learning Placement
LFS103 Think Health
LFS112 Introductory Bioscience
LFS122 Human Physiology
OCC101 Human Anatomy
OCC102 Concepts in Human Occupation
PSY100 Participation in Occupation
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology A
Developing and Graduate courses (15) 192 units
HLT205 Introduction to Psychology B
HLT242 Health Research and Evidence
OCC201 Indigenous Wellbeing Practice
OCC202 Occupational Therapy Theory
OCC212 Therapeutic Skills
OCC222 Evaluation of Occupational Performance
OCC232 Neurological Causes of Occupational Dysfunction
OCC301 Foundational Placement Competencies in Allied Health
OCC311 Enabling Occupation: The Child and Adolescent
OCC312 Enabling Occupation: The Adult
OCC321 Enabling Occupation: The Older Person
OCC322 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health(24 units)
OCC331 Consolidation of Occupational Therapy Practice Competencies 1
PSY203 Foundational Placement Competencies in Occupational Therapy
SPX201 Introduction to Human Development
PLUS one of the following pathways:
Project Pathway courses (4) 96 units
OCC401 Functional Anatomy(48 units)
OCC402 Consolidation of Occupational Therapy Practice Competencies 2
OCC432 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy(24 units)
OCC442 Occupational Therapy Innovation
Research Pathway courses (4) 96 units
OCC401 Occupational Therapy Reasoning, Research & Evaluation (Project Pathway)(48 units)
OCC402 Consolidation of Occupational Therapy Practice Competencies 2
OCC422 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy(24 units)
OCC452 Occupational Therapy Thesis
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 70.00 |
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.
Additional entry information
Applicants from a non-English speaking background refer to English language requirements.
- Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C); plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health or Physical Education (Units 3 and 4, C)
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete requirement as listed below
In order to commence fieldwork placement you must:
- Hold a valid Blue Card from the Public Safety Business Agency (PSBA), throughout the duration of your program. You should allow 12 weeks for PSBA to issue the card. This is required by Week 8 of Semester 1, first Year
- Provide evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B (blood titre level after approved vaccination schedule)
- Hold current Senior First Aid and CPR certificates (currency of certification is to be maintained throughout the program)
- Purchase the required OT uniform
- You may also be required to complete a Criminal History Check for particular placements, cost of which is to be borne by the student
For more information on mandatory requirements refer to Occupational Therapy - Placements.
Program notes
- For Sippy Downs students some courses in this program will be taught at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute
- Preparing for study at SCHI
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- The Study Overseas Program is not currently available to occupational therapy students
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa. Please refer to the English language requirements
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$9,668
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$27,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$109,600