Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (Honours)
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
Occupational therapy is a profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation. The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life. Occupational therapists achieve this outcome by enabling people to do the things that will enhance their ability to participate or by modifying their environment to better support participation. Occupational therapists have a broad education that equips them with skills and knowledge to work collaboratively with individuals or groups of people (and their communities) who have an impairment of body structure or function due to a health condition, and who experience barriers to participation. Occupational therapists believe that participation can be supported or restricted by physical, social, attitudinal and legislative environments. Therefore, occupational therapy practice may be directed to changing aspects of the environment to enhance participation.
Structure
Credit Points: 800
Subjects
- OCCT1001 Introduction to Occupational Therapy
- CMHL1000 Foundations for Professional Health Practice
- HUMB1000 Human Structure and Function
- PSYC1000 Introduction to Psychology
- OCCT1000 Concepts in Occupational Therapy Practice
- INDH1006 Indigenous Cultures and Health Behaviours
- HUMB1002 Functional Anatomy
- CMHL1001 Evidence Informed Health Practice
- OCCT2005 Allied Health Research Design
- MEDS2000 Clinical Pathophysiology
- OCCT2002 Foundations of Environment, Health and Disability
- OCCT2003 Introduction to Occupational Therapy Professional Practice
- OCCT2001 Applied Physical Rehabilitation
- PSYT2000 Occupational Therapy in Neuropsychiatry and Recovery
- OCCT2004 Integrated Ergonomics and Safety Science
- MEDS2001 Developmental Neuroscience
- MEDS3003 Orthoses and Upper Limb Rehabilitation
- MEDS3004 Integrated Gerontology
- OCCT3001 Foundations of Counselling and Group Work
- OCCT3006 Fundamentals of Management in Allied Health Practice
- OCCT3005 Leadership in Community Occupational Therapy Practice
- OCCT3003 Allied Health Honours Proposal
- PAED3000 Principles and Practice of Paediatrics
- MEDS3001 Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy
- OCCT4011 Allied Health Honours Research Project
- OCCT4012 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 1
- OCCT4009Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 250
- OCCT4010 Advanced Occupational Therapy Professional Practice
Standard entry requirements
- Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
- Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate
- Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
Recognition
Graduates using the title registered health practitioner or the title of occupational therapist must be registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the National Board). Graduates can also choose to be a member of the Australian Association of Occupational Therapists and/or Occupational Therapy Australia (WA). The course is recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
Study pathways
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. High achieving students may undertake honours within this bachelor degree.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtin Perth | International: $177,580 |
| No |
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