UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at Adelaide University teaches students to help people overcome constraints caused by injury or illness so they can do everyday tasks that are often taken for granted. Students build knowledge across key areas of health, integrating psychology, anatomy and sociology, and complete occupational therapy courses focused on diverse areas of practice. Hands-on experience comes through placements, workshops and regional experiences, where students practise solving real problems faced by working occupational therapists and learn about assistive technology, adaptation techniques and rehabilitation. Graduates work with clients across the lifespan to improve quality of life.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsHuman Anatomy 100
- Physiology Essentials 100
Year 1, Semester 2
6 units- Lifespan Development for Occupational Therapy Practice
Year 2, Semester 1
6 units- The Individual in Society
Year 2, Semester 2
6 units- 6 unitsOccupational Therapy Practice Education
- Therapeutic Communication and Group Work
Year 3, Semester 1
6 units- Occupational Therapy Practice and Mental Health
Year 3, Semester 2
6 units- 6 unitsAdvanced Evidence Based Practice
- Health Science Honours Preparation
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
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