Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Program code
1662
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
4 years full-time
Credit points
320
Indicative fee
$40,000.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
Prerequisites
- One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology (Units 3 and 4, C)
Assumed knowledge
- English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C)
My details
Programs change over time. Course lists and requirements are specific to the year you started studying.
For the award of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) [BOccThy(Hons)], you must acquire 320 credit points, made up of:
- 310 credit points for the Core Module
- 10 credit points for the Flexible Module
Other program requirements
You must successfully complete:
- no more than 120 credit points of Level 1 courses (the first digit of a course code denotes the level);
- at least 60 credit points of Level 3 courses or higher.
This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.
Designated courses for the purposes of exclusion
The courses listed below are designated for the purposes of the Academic Progress Procedure. A student who fails a designated course will be subject to review by the Health Assessment Board and may be excluded from the program.
| Trimester | Course code | Course title | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri 2 | 4321AHS | Emerging as an Occupational Therapist | 10 |
| Tri 2 | 6325AHS | Occupational Therapy Professional Practice Education IV | 20 |
Honours
Classification of Honours
This degree with Honours may be awarded in the following classes:
- Class I Honours
- Class IIA Honours
- Class IIB Honours
- Class III Honours
The class of Honours to be awarded to each student in this degree will be determined on the basis of the program GPA achieved by a student in all attempts at all courses that contribute towards the program as outlined in the Dissertation Management Procedure.
Students achieving a GPA of less than 4.00 will be awarded an AQF level 7 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree.
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes communicate to the community the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards.
Program Learning Outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.