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
or 4 years part-time + 2 years full-time
Credit points
320
Indicative fee
$10,500.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual CSP
fee
Commencing in
Trimester 1
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)
About this program
Create a positive impact and deliver life-changing outcomes to people of all ages
Develop the knowledge and skills needed to work as an occupational therapist. You'll learn how to enable people to do the activities (or occupations) they need or want to do in order to live a meaningful life, but have difficulty doing due to illness, injury, marginalisation or exclusion.
You will study occupational therapy theory and practice, occupational science, and other sciences such as psychology, sociology and anatomy. A hallmark of this degree is its truly contemporary view of occupational therapy, in keeping with current international trends.
Occupational therapy is an exciting profession that opens up numerous opportunities for graduates. Many will work in health and social care settings but an increasing number will create new roles to address some of the major issues impacting Australia and other parts of the world.
Interprofessional learning
To prepare you for the future of healthcare, we harness the latest in interprofessional learning technology and teaching approaches. You'll learn alongside students and staff from the full range of clinical areas, preparing you to work across communities as part of a multidisciplinary team.
State-of-the-art facilities
Our exceptional facilities and labs provide an unrivalled learning experience. You'll have the opportunity to learn in unique environments including our $150 million Griffith Health Centre and an immersive virtual learning environment, as well as on-site clinics for student placements in allied health, occupational and physical therapy labs for hands-on practice, and more.
Professional placements
You will apply the skills and knowledge you have learnt to real-life situations preparing you for the wide range of opportunities available in this in-demand field.
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1589 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy | Gold Coast, Nathan | Exit point only |
| 1590 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) | Gold Coast, Nathan | Trimester 1 only |
| 1653 | Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences | Gold Coast, Nathan | Exit point only |
| 1400 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | Gold Coast, Nathan | For Continuing Students Only |
| 1587 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | Nathan | For Continuing Students Only |
| 1662 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (this program) | Gold Coast, Nathan | Trimester 1 only |
| 1405 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | Gold Coast, Nathan | |
| 1579 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy | Nathan | For Continuing Students Only |
Note: Progression to the Honours program is dependent upon satisfying eligibility requirements.
Attendance information
The program will be offered on-campus on a full-time basis using the in-person mode of delivery every trimester.
Students will need to be available full-time to attend professional practice education in Years 3 and 4.
Student Income Support
To be classed as a full-time student, you are required to enrol in a minimum number of credit points each standard study period. The minimum credit points for full-time enrolment in this program is 30 credit points.
Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 are deemed standard study periods. As Trimester 3 is a non-standard study period, continuing students moving from one year to the next will not be required to study during this trimester to be eligible for student income support.
Domestic students who commence in Trimester 3 may be eligible for student income support from the onset of study provided they are enrolled full-time in this study period.
Please refer to the Australian Government website for more details.
Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of AbsenceTaking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure.
Work-integrated learning
Work integrated learning activities integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in this degree program demonstrates Griffith's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life. It is also an accreditation requirement of both Occupational Therapy Board of Australia/Occupational Therapy Council and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
Work integrated learning in this program is undertaken in the 60 credit points of Occupational Therapy Practice Education courses completed in Years 3 and 4 of the program and integrated in other courses in earlier years (1040 hours). Student performance while on practice education is assessed using the national occupational therapy tool the Student Practice Evaluation Form - Revised Edition. It is also anticipated that quality assurance of practice education will be supported by the use of the Improving Quality in Practice Placements (iQIPP-AH) suite of documents.
Practice education will be managed within School and Health Group policies and processes. Griffith University will also become part of the state-wide network that manages practice education placements.
My career opportunities
You will be prepared for a career in a variety of workplaces, including in hospitals, disability services, private practice and support organisations, universities, and government departments. You'll also have the professional and entrepreneurial skills to create your own opportunities working with individuals, groups and communities in social enterprises, charities, refugee detention centres, large companies, schools and prisons.
Program accreditation
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) offered at the Gold Coast and Nathan campuses has been approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council, Occupational Therapy Australia.
Professional recognition
Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (subject to meeting any additional requirements that may be stipulated by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia). As these requirements may change from time to time, students should contact the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (Ahpra) to confirm registration requirements.
The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) recognises graduates of this degree.
Professional Practice requirements
There are placements associated with this program and before undertaking professional experience placements, all students in this program are required to have completed the following by the end of their first trimester of study:
- Vaccinations and Health Tests
- Licenses and Certificates
- Online Training
- Health Placement Requirements
Students should refer to the checklist of professional practice requirements for their Health discipline on the Health Placement Support Hub for full details of the requirements regarding professional placement to ensure that they meet eligibility for placement.
Commonwealth supported students
- The indicative fee represents the expected average fee for an annual full-time study load (80 credit points). This is based on average study patterns across courses and the Australian Government's broad discipline areas (student contribution bands). A student's actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of majors and electives. The Australian Government sets student contribution amounts on an annual basis.
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Fee-paying undergraduate and eligible micro-credential (domestic) students
These fees are only applicable to domestic students who are not Commonwealth supported including:
- Full-fee paying domestic students who commenced their program prior to 2009.
- Micro-credential domestic students studying a program approved as part of the Government Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education
- International students who have been approved to pay domestic tuition fees after obtaining Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency or a permanent humanitarian visa and who have not obtained a Commonwealth supported place.
Tuition fees
- A fee-paying undergraduate and micro-credential student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
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Program fees for the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (1662)
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FEE-HELP
Eligible undergraduate and micro-credential fee-paying students may defer their tuition fees by taking out a FEE-HELP loan which is part of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). Payment of the loan is via the taxation system when income reaches a specified level.