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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor degree in Australia.
- Duration: 3.5 to 4 years
- Study mode: On campus
Where you can study this course
- No listed website
Monash University
- Campuses
- 11 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Most students rate the facilities and campus highly. Some question the trainers and teaching, student support and communication, while others praise the teaching and support, so opinions are mixed on those.
- No listed website
Western Sydney University
- Campuses
- 26 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Most students praise the facilities and campus, though some found the same facilities frustrating and a number had issues with organisation and admin.
- No listed website
Charles Sturt University
- Campuses
- 27 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students often mention organisation and admin as a frustration, with some also finding student support and communication lacking; others speak well of student support and campus facilities.
- No listed website
Griffith University
- Campuses
- 14 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Some students rate the facilities and campus highly, though others find them a frustration. A number mention student support and teaching positively, while some criticise organisation and admin.
- No listed website
Deakin University
- Campuses
- 21 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students rate the facilities and campus highly, and many praise the student support, though some found student support and organisation and admin frustrating.
- No listed website
University of Canberra
- Campuses
- 3 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students often praise the campus and facilities, though some find the organisation and admin frustrating. Opinions are mixed on student support, and some say communication could be better.
- No listed website
Southern Cross University
- Campuses
- Southern Cross University, Lismore Campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students often mention poor student support and say communication and organisation are frustrating, though some praise the facilities and campus.
- No listed website
Flinders University
- Campuses
- 4 campuses
- Duration
- 3.5 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Some students praise the facilities and campus, though organisation and admin and student support each draw criticism, with opinions mixed on student support. A number of students also mention communication as a frustration.
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check the ones you are considering.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:
- an interest in helping people with everyday activities
- good communication skills
- a patient and practical approach to problem solving
- the ability to work well in a team
Career pathways
Roles this qualification is a recognised route into, and what else you need.
A recognised route into Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists help people build or regain the skills they need for everyday activities, from getting dressed to returning to work.
Explore this career →- Weekly pay
- $1,913
- Full-time share
- 63%
- Employment size
- 35,600 workers
- Average age
- 33 years
- Average full-time hours
- 40 hours
- Gender share
- 92% female
- Future growth
- +33.1%
- Job market
- In shortage (national)
Complete an approved occupational-therapy programme, including practice education, and obtain professional registration. This catalogue groups awards: verify the chosen provider, programme and intake; the family-level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.
Data from Course Seeker, run by the Tertiary Admissions Centres and the Australian Government Department of Education, and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0).