UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Deakin University is accredited and develops the skills to support people to live more independently. Students learn to assess people's strengths and limitations, identify environmental and social barriers, and design personalised, evidence-based interventions that enable participation in meaningful activities across all stages of life. Learning from expert educators and working alongside other disciplines builds capability as part of an interdisciplinary team, with practice education embedded in every year. Graduates work as occupational therapists across hospitals, community health, rehabilitation, disability and aged care.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
- Year 1: Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points)
- Understanding Health
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Communication and Diversity
- Foundations of Occupational Science and Therapy A
- Exercise and Sport Laboratory Safety (0 credit points)
- Functional Human Anatomy
- Integrated Human Physiology
- Foundations of Occupational Science and Therapy B
- Introduction to Aboriginal Studies
- Year 2: Impact of Health Conditions On Occupational Performance
- Occupations in Childhood Development
- Neurological Structure, Function and Plasticity
- Occupation Across the Lifespan
- Occupational Performance Analysis
- Practice Education and Cultural Contexts
- Year 3: Practice Education and Interprofessional Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Occupational Therapy Practice
- Enabling Occupational Participation Through Information Gathering
- Psychosocial Influences on Occupational Performance 1
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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.
Admissions
Year 12 completion or equivalent; ATAR as per current guide
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