Curtin University
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationAs an occupational therapist you will work with people of all ages who may have experienced injury, illness or disability. You can help people to engage in occupations or activities that are meaningful to them and achieve independence, better health, wellbeing and satisfaction in their lives.
In this course you will learn to identify physical, psychosocial, cognitive, behavioural and environmental factors that can help or hinder a person’s participation in everyday activities. You’ll learn to collaborate with other health professionals to provide cross-discipline care that is focused around the client and their needs.
You will study in laboratories, learning spaces and resource rooms that are tailored for learning the skills required to work in occupational therapy. Approximately 1,000 hours of fieldwork practice is undertaken throughout the course in a variety of clinical and industry settings.
Delivery mode
Curtin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 78 Murray Street, Perth
- 137 St Georges Tce, Perth
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
If you are completing four or more ATAR subjects in Year 12, you can apply for any undergraduate course at Curtin.
ATAR Pathway
To be eligible for the ATAR pathway, you will need to have:
- Completed, or will complete, high school with a Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent
- Achieved, or will achieve, the minimum or guaranteed ATAR score for your chosen course
If you’re studying a Certificate IV, you can apply for all courses with an ATAR of 70.
Certificate IV Pathway
To be eligible for the Certificate IV pathway, you will need to have:
- Completed, or will complete, high school with a Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent
- Completed, or will complete, a Certificate IV in any area
You can apply for portfolio entry if you:
- Are studying General courses
- Your ATAR or predicted ATAR doesn’t meet the minimum ATAR for your chosen course
- Have other relevant qualifications that don’t otherwise meet Curtin’s admission criteria
English Language Requirements
You’ll need to meet our minimum English language requirements in order to study an undergraduate degree with us.
You can do this through any one of the following:
- ATAR English/English Literature/EASLD, scaled score of 50
- STAT Written English, score 140
- English General Grade A (portfolio entry only)
- A qualification listed on our accepted English qualifications page
- Completing a UniReady or Indigenous Enabling Program
English Requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | Writing | Speaking | Reading | Listening | Overall band score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
Completion of Australian Year 12 (VCE, HSC, QCE, WACE, SACE, TCE, NTCE, ACT) with a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 70; and a scaled mark of at least 50 in English, Literature, or English as an Additional Language or Dialect.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$36,800
$161,072
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Rehabilitation Consultant
A Rehabilitation Consultant supports individuals recovering from injury or illness to return to work or daily activities. You might work in healthc...
Occupational Therapist
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About Curtin University
Curtin is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing you for jobs of the future.
With an expanding global presence, including locations in Western Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius, Curtin University boasts a rich diversity of cultures in its students and staff, and a commitment to international engagement. We also have a long-standing focus on Indigenous education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.
We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and science across our campuses and online, which are available in various study modes. We also deliver select courses through specialty locations in regional Western Australia, including the WA School of Mines in Kalgoorlie, which has an international reputation for excellence in mining education and research.
By being exposed to business and industry during their studies, students can expect to graduate career-ready with highly sought-after knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, students can benefit from being exposed to research conducted at Curtin that is making a real difference to industry and the community at national and international levels.
