Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

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Duration
4 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Location
Bundaberg and Rockhampton
Next start term
Term 1, 2027
Study mode
On Campus
Course code
CB84
CRICOS
075754D
First-year fee
A$42,600 (2026 Indicative)
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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

Discover more about your industry-accredited occupational therapy degree and how you'll benefit from practical learning experiences, including a minimum of 1000 hours of placement in real-world settings. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • Industry Accredited
  • Real-world Learning Facilities
  • Work-integrated Learning
  • Industry Relevant
  • Global Experiences
  • Student Support
  • International student Xiaochi Zhang wearing a stripe top and shirt outdoors.
    “
    I love occupational therapy because it combines helping others, learning about health systems and creating meaningful solutions. It’s fulfilling to empower people to live their best, independent lives. My learning experience has been amazing and my studies have definitely impacted my career.

    Xiaochi Zhang

    Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | China

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

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. 

You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below. Visit the Academic Calendars webpage for key dates relevant to your chosen intake.

Available Locations

Your Course

You must complete 27 units (192 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (27 units)

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

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Additional Information

Professional Occupational Therapy Practice 1 - OCCT13009

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.

Professional Occupational Therapy Practice 2 - OCCT14007

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.

Professional Practice - Occupational Therapy Accreditation Council of Australia (OTACA)

Core
This course has full accreditation with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
Students who select to study some units via distance education may be required to attend compulsory residential schools.

If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

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.

International Course Fees

International students from selected regions may be eligible for scholarships. 

Browse our scholarships.

In addition to your course fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. These may include visa application fees, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), textbooks and learning materials, checks and certifications, living expenses and more.

How to Apply

You can apply through an agent for expert guidance, or directly via iStart, our online application system for international students if you’re in Australia.

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