
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. Apply now to secure your place at La Trobe. It's easy to take our daily activities for granted, like brushing our teeth, going to work or getting out of bed. Workplace injuries, chronic illness, disability and mental health issues can change our ability to do these things independently, impacting our quality of life. As an Occupational Therapist, you'll develop skills to help people maximise their abilities and reach their full potential. La Trobe's Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) provides you with the clinical knowledge, professional skills and industry connections needed to launch your career. A combination of tutorials, workshops, practical experience, online learning and 1000 hours of professional placements will enable you to use evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions with people of all ages that improve their health and wellbeing.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), students must complete a total of 480 credit points across 4 years.
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Foundations of Professional Communication
- Human Biosciences A
- Human Biosciences B
- Occupational Science: Introduction to Occupation
- Research and Evidence in Practice
- Rural Community Engagement
- Understanding Health and Wellbeing
- Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education
Standard entry requirements
- Recent secondary education (within the last two years)
- VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. HSC: One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).
Recognition
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia (OTC). Graduates of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) may be eligible to apply for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Study information
Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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Bendigo | International: $156,000 | No |
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Melbourne (Bundoora) | International: $156,000 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Bendigo, Melbourne (Bundoora).
Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Tuesday, Feb 28 2023