Southern Cross University

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Do you want a health career that could transform the lives of others by helping them achieve tangible results?

The work of occupational therapists is diverse. They adapt environments, activities or equipment to enhance participation in everyday tasks, assisting people of all ages and abilities to do what they need and want to do at home, work, school and in the community.

You will develop a range of health professional skills in the University’s state-of-the-art facilities and during your professional placement, preparing you for work in diverse health care environments.

As an occupational therapist you can make a difference to the lives of individuals, groups and communities.

Delivery mode

Southern Cross University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

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


Locations
  • Hogbin Drive, Coffs Harbour
  • Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Applicants must have achieved:

  • satisfactory completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the Recognised Countries (see below), including at least two years between years 7 and 12; or
  • completed at least two years (full time equivalent combined secondary and/or tertiary and/or vocational education taught and assessed solely in English, in one of the Recognised Countries; or
  • the IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components: or
  • the OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components; or
  • the PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills;
  • the TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 listening, 24 reading, 27 writing, and 23 speaking; or
  • successful completion of the English for Academic Purposes 3 program at SCU College. Applicants who enrol via this pathway will need to separately meet the English language requirements of registration to practice.

Applicants must have achieved:

  • satisfactory completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the Recognised Countries (see below), including at least two years between years 7 and 12; or
  • completed at least two years (full time equivalent combined secondary and/or tertiary and/or vocational education taught and assessed solely in English, in one of the Recognised Countries; or
  • the IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components: or
  • the OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components; or
  • the PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills;
  • the TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 listening, 24 reading, 27 writing, and 23 speaking; or
  • successful completion of the English for Academic Purposes 3 program at SCU College. Applicants who enrol via this pathway will need to separately meet the English language requirements of registration to practice.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $123,328 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Full Fee Tuition:
$123,328
Enquire with Southern Cross University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $123,328 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 Southern Cross University

From our very beginning, we have been a University to challenge convention. Emerging from the richly-diverse regions of the Northern Rivers, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast we have grown to now connect with more than 75,000 alumni around the globe. We are proud of our regions, of the opportunities we give to students who might be the first in generations to attend university and to the growing number of Indigenous students who choose Southern Cross.

We pay tribute to the high achievers, several of whom have received the prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarships, and those who have gone on to lead their businesses and organisations. You will be inspired and supported by people who share your ambitions to achieve personal success while having a positive impact on the world. We hold true to the values of excellence, boldness, trust and accountability. Threading through the entire Southern Cross experience is a deep sense of caring – for each other, for our communities, for our planet and for our futures.

Modern life can feel like a compromise between the desire for progress and the need for change. At Southern Cross University, we aim to set you on a path where your personal success and the ability to contribute positively to the world, are aligned ambitions.