| Duration | 4 years full-time |
| Location | Bundaberg and Rockhampton |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | On Campus |
| Course code | CB84 |
| CRICOS | 075754D |
| First-year fee | A$37,740 (Indicative) |
Overview
Study the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) and kick-start your career as an Occupational Therapist – a rewarding career that allows you to work with people experiencing barriers in their everyday lives as the result of impairment, disability or disadvantage.
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at CQUniversity equips you with practical skills, enabling you to use specific activities to help patients participate in life roles.
The course is designed to ensure you are equipped with an underpinning knowledge in professional practice, human body systems, psychology and contemporary healthcare.
Your education and training will include occupational therapy courses covering a wide range of practice contexts, and you will develop highly-desired skills in areas such as assessment, service development, evaluation and critical thinking, enabling you to graduate work-ready.
The course has a strong focus on practical learning experiences, and you will benefit from industry placements across a range of practice areas, including the purpose-built Allied Health Clinic at CQUniversity Rockhampton.
Study experience
- Industry Accredited
- Real-world Learning Facilities
- Work Placement
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) is your gateway to a career in roles such as:
- Occupational Therapist
- Mental Health Worker
- Rehabilitation Consultant
- Policy Maker in local and federal government.
As an Occupational Therapist, you may find employment in a range of settings such as:
- community health
- industry
- public and private hospitals
- rehabilitation centres
- schools
- nursing homes
- research institutions
- centres for persons with a social, intellectual or physical disability
- private practice.
Structure & Availability
COURSE STRUCTURE
You are required to complete 25 core units. Units in professional practice contribute to the attainment of 1000 hours of professional practice.
UNIT INFORMATION
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.
CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
On-Campus Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2023 | Bundaberg, Rockhampton |
| Term 1, 2024 | Bundaberg, Rockhampton |
| Term 1, 2025 | Bundaberg, Rockhampton |
Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.
Professional Practice - Occupational Therapy Accreditation Council of Australia (OTACA)
Core
This course has full accreditation with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.Professional Occupational Therapy Practice 2 - OCCT14006
Students are required to complete a minimum of 1000 hours of professional practice. Some of this is integrated within earlier units of the CB84 course, and this unit is the second of two full-time WIL blocks. The new 18-credit point unit replacing this unit will contain the same amount of WIL hours.
Professional Occupational Therapy Practice 1 - OCCT13008
Students are required to complete a minimum of 1000 hours of professional practice. Some of this is integrated within earlier units of the CB84 course, and this unit is the first of two full-time WIL blocks. The new 18-credit point unit replacing this unit will contain the same amount of WIL hours.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Course fees
This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).
Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.
You may be eligible for a 25% international scholarship funded by the University.
We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.
In addition to your international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses.
This will include costs such as textbooks, accommodation, visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), general living, etc.
How to apply
Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.
