Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

Occupational therapists empower people and communities to develop and maintain the capabilities needed to participate in the daily activities that make up a meaningful life. They use therapeutic techniques to help people regain, improve and sustain their everyday functional abilities. If you love working with people and are a strong, empathetic individual, this is the career for you. Help people reach their goals. Integrate knowledge from different fields, including psychology, anatomy and sociology. Embark on a personally fulfilling career, making a real difference for your clients’ quality of life. Our Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) will give you a competitive edge to stand out in the workforce. 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. You can also choose to study this program at our regional campus in Whyalla.

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria. 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.