Griffith University
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIn this degree, you will develop the skills needed to work as an occupational therapist to deliver life changing outcomes. You will learn how to enable people to do the activities - occupations - they need or want to do in order to live a meaningful life, but have difficulty with due to illness, injury or other disadvantages.
You will study occupational therapy theory and practice, occupational science, and other sciences such as psychology, sociology and anatomy. With practical placements, starting in first year, you will apply the skills and knowledge to real life situations preparing you for the wide range of opportunities available to occupational therapists.
Delivery mode
Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Parklands Dr, Southport
- 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry Requirements
The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.
This program is quota managed as there are a limited number of places available to ensure that sufficient resources are available to support the students. Meeting the admission requirements for this program may not result in an applicant receiving an admission offer.
Prerequisites
One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology (Units 3 and 4, C).
Assumed Knowledge
English, English as an Additional Language, Literature, or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C)
English Language Requirements
English language requirements apply to applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 7.0
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 94 with the following minimum scores in each section of the test:
- Listening: 24
- Reading: 24
- Writing: 27
- Speaking: 23
- OR a minimum overall score of 65 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking)
- OR the Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing, and speaking).
Course fees
$40,000
$154,000
$40,000
$154,000
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
An Occupational Therapist helps individuals improve their ability to perform daily activities through therapy and rehabilitation. They assess clien...
About Griffith University
Since 1975, our teaching and research have been focused on addressing the most important social and environmental issues of our time. Today, that mission is as relevant as ever.
Social and environmental responsibility drive everything we do, from pioneering teaching in modern Asian studies and environmental science to our long-time support for First Peoples, social justice and sustainable practices.
Consistently ranking in the top 2 per cent of universities globally, our degrees are designed with industry in mind, the future in our sights, and social impact at heart.
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