Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Occupational Therapy

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K

Occupational therapy (OT) is a degree-based health profession. Our accredited Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Occupational Therapy degree is regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Be equipped with the skills and knowledge to improve the lives of people, families, and communities with which you work. As a graduate of our Health Science/Occupational Therapy degree you will understand the importance of occupation to peoples and communities health and well being. You will develop the skills and knowledge to help achieve optimal health and well-being.Secure practical experience by completing 1,000 hours of practice education with the support of our academics and registered occupational therapy professionals. Unique placement opportunities exist in the Northern Territory's regional, rural and remote areas.Our Health Science/Occupational Therapy degree offers international study opportunities and welcomes both First Nations and international students with dedicated support services on hand to support you through your degree.

Subjects

• HSC111 Ethics in Health Care
• HSC112 Basics of Epidemiology
• HSC121 Australia's Healthcare System and Policies
• HSC132 Introduction to Health Promotion
• HSC133 Perspectives of Indigenous Health (replaces HSC203 from 2024)
• SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1
• SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2
• SWK102 Communication Skills
• PSY150 Introduction to Psychology A
• HSC204 Chronic Conditions Management
• HSC220 Society, Culture and Health: A Sociological Introduction
• NUR256 Research and Evidence Based Practice (replaces HSC312 from 2024)
• HSC318 Rural and Remote Health
• PHM301 Exploring Public Health
• SPE111 Physical Assessment, Exercise Prescription and Delivery
• HSC211 Mental Health and Wellbeing
• MAN204 Project Management
• PSY228 Neurological and Biological Bases of Behavior
• SPE261 Functional Anatomy
• OCC511^ Occupational Therapy Profession and Practice
• OCC512^ Enabling Occupational Abilities and Participation
• OCC513^ Humans as Occupational Beings
• PHM526^ Research Design (new to course from 2024 - replaces SWK312)
• OCC514^ Mental Health Approaches in Occupational Therapy Practice (20cp)
• OCC515^ Occupational Therapy for Children and Youth (20cp)
• OCC516^ Occupational Therapy Practice for Adults and Older Adults (20cp)
• OCC517^ Occupational Therapy Professional Practice Education 1
• OCC612^ Occupational Therapy Professional Practice 2 (20cp)

Standard entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 70*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma with a GPA of at least 5.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 147.Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program or the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses or other recognized tertiary preparation course.* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Study information

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