Embark on your journey towards becoming an Occupational Therapist by enrolling in the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), a fulfilling career path that involves assisting individuals facing obstacles in their daily lives due to impairment, disability, or disadvantage.

CQUniversity's Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) program provides hands-on training to equip you with the practical skills needed to utilize specific interventions to enhance patient engagement in various life roles.

The curriculum is meticulously crafted to furnish you with a foundational understanding of professional practice, human anatomy and physiology, psychology, and contemporary healthcare practices.

Throughout your education, you will engage in occupational therapy coursework spanning diverse practice environments, honing essential skills such as assessment, service development, evaluation, and critical thinking, ensuring you graduate well-prepared for the workforce.

With a strong emphasis on practical learning, the program offers valuable industry placements across multiple practice domains, including access to the state-of-the-art Allied Health Clinic at CQUniversity Rockhampton.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

Completion of this program necessitates fulfilling 27 core units. Professional practice units contribute towards achieving 1000 hours of practical experience.

UNIT INFORMATION:

To access information regarding the units available within this program, please refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER:

Should you have completed prior relevant studies aligned with your enrolled course, you might be eligible for credit transfer.

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) opens doors to various career opportunities, including:

- Occupational Therapist
- Mental Health Worker
- Rehabilitation Consultant
- Policy Maker in local and federal government.

As an Occupational Therapist, you can seek employment across diverse settings, such as:

- Community health facilities
- Industrial environments
- Public and private hospitals
- Rehabilitation centers
- Schools
- Nursing homes
- Research institutions
- Centers catering to individuals with social, intellectual, or physical disabilities
- Private practices.

A secondary qualification (Year 11 or 12, or equivalent)

Achieving a minimum overall band score of 7.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic), with at least 7.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening sections, or

Attaining Grades A or B exclusively in all four components of the Occupational English Test.

Alternatively, Scoring a minimum overall of 75 in the TOEFL Internet-based test, with no subsection scoring below 17; achieving an overall score of 54 in the Pearson Test of English Academic, with no subsection scoring below 46; or obtaining an overall test score of 169 in the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) / Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) exams, with no individual band score lower than 162.