About the course

Occupational therapists understand that health and wellbeing is affected by a person’s environment, the things they do, and their state of health. They work with a wide range of people in a number of settings and manage complex and difficult problems.Graduating with an honours degree will set you apart from the crowd, ensuring you have a competitive edge and are well-placed for a career in industry, research or further postgraduate study.The curriculum is based on innovative research, meaning your degree is industry-informed, relevant and up-to-date.Benefit from our strong partnerships and alliances with not-for-profit organisations, aged care facilities, and disability and children’s service providers.Experience a rewarding career helping people of all ages maintain and improve day-to-day activities.This degree is designed to ensure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to become an innovative and competent occupational therapist. With a strong focus on practical skills, you will complete more than 1,000 hours of field placements in settings such as community agencies, kindergartens and aged care facilities, providing valuable hands-on experience that will enable a seamless transition from study to the workforce.

　　Career outcomes - :A successful occupational therapist is practical, logical, attentive and observant. You will enjoy working with people and be mentally and physically capable. This field of work is immensely rewarding and can offer exciting challenges, assisting people of all ages to overcome physical and mental barriers in their life.As an occupational therapist you can gain employment in a range of settings across the various health, disability and community sectors, working with people across the lifespan including:

　　hospital and acute services

　　private practice

　　community mental health services

　　ambulatory and rehabilitation services

　　aged care facilities

　　community services

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2026	Adelaide

　　

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Entry requirements for University of South Australia

Recent secondary education : Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent AND Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points.

　　Higher education study : Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above.

　　Vocational Education and Training (VET): Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma level or above.

　　IELTS total [7.0] IELTS reading [7.0] IELTS writing [7.0] IELTS speaking [7.0] IELTS listening [7.0].TOEFL PBT -600 with TWE of 5.0. TOEFL IBT - 94 with no band less than 22.

　　

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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