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Australian Catholic University
North Sydney Campus
40 Edward Street
Sydney New South Wales 2060
Australia
North Sydney Campus
40 Edward Street
Sydney New South Wales 2060
Australia
Course details
CRICOS course code: 078172B
Level of study: Undergraduate
Summary
Occupational therapists play an important role in the lives of individuals and communities enabling participation in occupations of self-care, productivity and leisure. To do this, occupational therapists need to know how humans function, and need the skills to practice competently and safely. You will learn how to analyse and assess occupational performance; apply and evaluate interventions to enable occupational performance; and collaborate and communicate effectively with clients and their families and colleagues.
High achieving Bachelor of Occupational Therapy students can undertake honours in the third and fourth years, provided they meet admission requirements.
Professional experience
You will undertake 1,000 hours of professional practice education.
Work placement
Fieldwork and clinical placements are undertaken throughout the course, working with people across the life-span to help them overcome physical, cognitive or societal barriers to participation.
Professional recognition
The ACU Bachelor of Occupational Therapy has been developed to ensure new graduates will meet the competency standards of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) and Occupational Therapy Council (OTC). ACU is adhering to accreditation requirements of WFOT and OTC in the implementation of the program. Full accreditation has been granted in Victoria, NSW and Queensland. Graduates will be eligible for registration as practicing Occupational Therapists with the Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA).
Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 33% of the program online.
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| Tuition Fees (AUD $) | Start date | Duration | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
|
40,656 Per Year
Read moreEstimate total cost: 1,62,624; Unit fee: 5,082 |
Feb 2023 |
4 years
Full time |
Melbourne Campus 115 Victoria Parade Melbourne Victoria 3065 Australia |
Entry criteria
Applicants require the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate, including studies in science.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall score: 7.0; Individual score of: 7.0 in all tests
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 65 with a minimum of 65 in all four communicative skills
Test of English as a Foreign Language - Academic (TOEFL): Internet based total of 94: minimum 27 writing, 23 speaking, 24 reading and 24 listening
ACU English Language Test: A (75-100%)
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): Overall CAE score of 185 Individual score of 185 in all tests.