Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

From 2023, Commencing students are referred to the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (1662).

The University's Admission Policy will apply.

This program is quota managed as there are a limited number of places available to ensure that sufficient resources are available to support the students. Meeting the admission requirements for this program may not result in an applicant receiving an admission offer.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

From 2023, Commencing students are referred to the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (1662).

English language requirements apply to applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 7.0
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 94 with the following minimum scores in each section of the test:
  • 24 for listening | 24 for reading | 27 for writing | 23 for speaking
• OR a minimum overall score of 65 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
• OR the Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

English test results must be no more than two years old.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) pathway is not accepted for this program.

Applicants should refer to the Admission Procedure (and English Language Proficiency Schedule) for further information.

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

• Credit transfer

Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• View credit precedents for this program

Students wishing to fast-track their completion of the program and/or students entering the program with credit for prior studies should note that the earliest time the University anticipates it will be offering all core program requirements will be during 2017.