Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Requirements

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Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have achieved:

1. the IELTS (academic module) minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components: or
2. the PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills; or
3. 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

Please note, Rule 2 Schedule B test scores equivalencies do not apply to this course.

An applicant who has completed a Certificate III qualification will not be admitted solely on the basis of this qualification.

Credit for prior learning

Candidates who have completed a Certificate III will not be granted any advanced standing solely on the basis of this qualification.

Course requirements

1. To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of thirty two (32) units:
   1. all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; plus,
   2. one (1) unit from Part B; and
   3. one (1) elective unit selected from Part C of the Schedule of Units.
2. To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with Honours a candidate should successfully complete the equivalent of thirty two (32) units:
   1. all the units listed in Part D of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
   Students who enter the Honours stream will be required to:
   1. Successfully complete all units in years 3 and 4 of the Honours stream on their first attempt; and
   2. Maintain a GPA of at least 5.0 (Credit grade average) for years 3 and 4.
   Students must pass all units of study on their first attempt to continue with the Hons program, maintain a GPA of at least 5.0 (Credit grade average) and comply with these rules.

Professional Experience Learning

This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on School of Health and Human Sciences Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.

Exclusion

1. A student can be excluded under Rule 2 Section 10 of the Rules Relating to Awards.
2. A candidate who has twice received a fail grade in one of the following fieldwork placement units: (HLT10582 Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Human Occupations; HLT10583 Communication Skills for Health Sciences; HLT10590 Home and Community Occupations; HLT10591 Regional Rural Remote Fieldwork; HLT10599 Health Promotion and Primary Health Care; HLT10600 - Advanced Fieldwork) shall be excluded for 12 months and may be readmitted at the discretion of the Head of School.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access & Inclusion website. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to the Student Access & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.

Course structure