Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

Modules:
 

• Systemic & Applied Anatomy
• Introduction to Professional Skills in Occupational Therapy
• Introduction to Occupation
• Introduction to Psychology: Developmental, Social & Clinical Psychology
• Regional, Neuro & Applied Anatomy
• Professions, People and Healthcare
• Occupational Performance Across the Lifespan
• Introduction to the Occupational Therapy Process
• Promoting Participation through Occupation & the Environment
• Occupational Therapy for Children & Youth I
• Chronic Physical & Mental Health Conditions & Occupational Performance
• The Societal Context of Occupation
• Human Function in Health & Disease A
• Creating Inclusive Communities to Promote Occupational Performance & Participation
• Occupational Therapy for Children & Youth II
• Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Therapy Practice
• Occupational Performance & Participation for Adults with Acute & Chronic Medical Conditions.
• Human Function in Health & Disease B

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

English language requirements
 

• IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
• TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
• TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.
• Pearsons - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
• CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
• BE and OET are not accepted.

Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
 

• AUD $47,504

Additional costs
 

• Annual CPR re-certification (approximately $70 per year)
• Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
• First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $130 renewed every 3 years)
• Clinical uniform: Shirts (approx. $25); Black slacks (can either be own or purchased for approx. $60)
• Costs for vaccinations and serology are the responsibility of the student and will vary based on individual and program requirements.

Programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
 

• Occupational therapist
• Injury prevention and rehabilitation therapist
• Physiotherapist
• Sports therapist
• Schools and/or special needs therapist
• Residential care therapist