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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

ProviderSouthern Cross University
Course code: UAC335150UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The course develops an understanding of the theoretical and practical components of occupational therapy, with a focus on general and specialist knowledge and skills. A combination of coursework and clinical experiences prepares students for work in diverse health care environments with the expertise to support people to live independently and take part in in everyday activities to improve their wellbeing.

Students complete professional placement in aged care, hospitals, community health, mental health services, schools, industrial environments, private practice, and a variety of health centres. Teaching resources include simulation equipment, splinting facilities, daily living lab for clinical and therapeutic techniques, anatomy and physiology labs.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

~55.11%-56.89%
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students145
#2024
Higher education entry43 · 29.7%
29.7%
School leavers (ATAR)16 · 11%
11%
Secondary education60 · 41.4%
41.4%
Vocational pathway15 · 10.3%
10.3%
Other entry pathways10 · 6.9%
6.9%
International students0 · 0%
0%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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