Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
Learn how to help people overcome constraints caused by injury or illness. As a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) graduate, you'll support your clients to do everyday tasks often taken for granted.; Build essential knowledge across key areas of health and complete occupational therapy courses focusing on diverse areas of practice. Gain hands-on experience through placements, workshops and regional experiences.; Practice solving real problems faced by working occupational therapists. Learn all about assistive technology, adaptation techniques and rehabilitation practices. Understand how to help people navigate and manage emotional, developmental, societal, psychological and age-related limitations.; As an occupational therapist, you'll join the crucial allied health workforce. You could work in hospitals, private practice, aged care facilities, community settings and schools. Or, use this qualification as a pathway into further study - upskilling in areas like mental health or continuing into research.
Structure
192 units
Subjects
- Human Anatomy 100 BIOL1006
- Physiology Essentials 100 BIOL1020
- Lifespan Development for Occupational Therapy Practice HLTH1014
- Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research in Health Sciences HLTH1016
- Aboriginal Health: Culture, Community and Country HLTH1017
- Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice OCCU1002
- Occupational Therapy Practice in Hospital Settings OCCU1003
- Human Neuroscience BIOL2035
- Applied Psychology PSYC1010
- Enabling Occupation through Environmental Adaptation OCCU2004
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Mental Health OCCU2005
- Occupational Therapy Practice in Occupational Rehabilitation OCCU2006
- Principles of Occupational Therapy Practice OCCU2008
- The Individual in Society 200 PSYC2011
- Therapeutic Communication and Group Work REHB2003
- Advanced Community Occupational Therapy Practice and Chronic Conditions Management OCCU3006
- Advanced Occupational Therapy Practice and Neurological Conditions OCCU3007
- Occupational Science OCCU3008
- Primary Health Care Approaches in Occupational Therapy OCCU3010
- Health Science Honours Preparation REHB3007
- Health Science Honours Thesis REHB4005
- Advanced Evidence Based Practice HLTH3014
- Contemporary Practice and Professional Development 400 OCCU4004
- Contemporary Practice and Professional Development 401 OCCU4005
- Participatory Community Practice: Planning OCCU3005
- Occupational Therapy Practice Education OCCU3009
- Occupational Therapy Field Practice 401 OCCU4001
- Occupational Therapy Field Practice 400 OCCU4002
- Participatory Community Practice: Implementation OCCU4003
Standard entry requirements
- Secondary education.
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation at Advanced Diploma (AQF level 6) or higher.
- Higher education study.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Adelaide City Campus | International: $208,800 | No |
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