Australian Catholic University

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Occupational therapists play an important role in the lives of individuals and communities enabling participation in occupations of self-care, productivity and leisure. To do this, occupational therapists need to know how humans function, and need the skills to practice competently and safely.

You will learn how to analyse and assess occupational performance; apply and evaluate interventions to enable occupational performance; and collaborate and communicate effectively with clients and their families and colleagues.

High achieving Bachelor of Occupational Therapy students can undertake honours in the third and fourth years, provided they meet admission requirements.

Delivery mode

Australian Catholic University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 1200 Mair Street, Ballarat
  • 40 Edward Street, North Sydney
  • 1100 Nudgee Road, Banyo
  • 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

New South Wales

  • English Standard (Band 4) or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) (Band 4), plus
  • One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Band 2 for all).

Queensland

  • Any general English (Units 3 & 4, C), plus
  • One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

Victoria

  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL, plus
  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Applicants require the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate, including studies in science. Applicants must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy and require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $39,464 - $165,888 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$39,464
Full Fee Tuition:
$165,888
Enquire with Australian Catholic University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* $39,464 - $165,888 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy will prepare you for the following roles.

Occupational Therapist

An Occupational Therapist helps individuals improve their ability to perform daily activities through therapy and rehabilitation. They assess clien...

Avg yearly income $91,000
Entry barriers Low

Rehabilitation Specialist

A rehab specialist is a fitness professional who specialises in helping clients recover from sports injuries, illness or other barriers that have o...

Avg yearly income $99,996
Entry barriers Low

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Paediatric Occupational Therapists are registered health professionals who help children who are affected by illness, injury, disability, or mental...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

About Australian Catholic University

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