UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
About this program
Federation's four-year Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) is built around real-life scenarios and contemporary OT practice, with some subjects delivered jointly with other health-professional students for an inter-professional learning experience. Students learn to help clients modify and undertake daily tasks and to support participation in recreational and leisure activities that contribute to a fulfilling lifestyle. The course pays particular attention to rural and regional access to occupational therapy, reflecting Federation's Gippsland and Ballarat footprint and its role training practitioners for underserved communities.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
4 terms of coursework
Year 1: Semester 1Anatomy and Physiology for Rehabilitation Science 115 credit pointsNHPBM1031Communication Skills for Health Professionals15 credit pointsNHPRH1002Foundations of Allied Health Professional Practice15 credit pointsNHPRH1004Introduction to Occupation and Occupational Therapy15 credit pointsNHPOT1011Semester 2Anatomy and Physiology for Rehabilitation Science 215 credit pointsNHPBM1032Life Span Development for Health A15 credit pointsNHPHS1003Health and Healthcare in Australia15 credit pointsNHPHS1401Enabling Occupation through Partnerships15 credit pointsNHPOT1012
Year 2: Semester 1Clinical Medicine for Therapy15 credit pointsNHPRH2002Health Professional Research 115 credit pointsNHPHS2101Physical and Cognitive-Neurological Determinants of Occupation30 credit pointsNHPOT2015Semester 2Health Professional Research 215 credit pointsNHPHS2102Psycho-emotional Determinants of Occupation15 credit pointsNHPOT2013Contextual Determinants of Occupation15 credit pointsNHPOT2014Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care in Occupational Therapy15 credit pointsNHPOT2016
Year 3: Semester 1Design and Delivery of Occupation Based Interventions15 credit pointsNHPOT3015Professional Practice Preparation15 credit pointsNHPOT3018Honours ProjectSemester 2Rural and Urban Practice 130 credit pointsNHPOT3020Spring SemesterRural and Urban Practice 230 credit pointsNHPOT3021
Year 4: Semester 1Advanced Rural or Urban Practice45 credit pointsNHPOT4022Honours ProjectSemester 2Advancing Professional Practice15 credit pointsNHPOT4025Advancing Reflective Practice15 credit pointsNHPOT4027Honours Project
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
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
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians 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
Entry requirementsEntry requirements (year 12)Prerequisites Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 25 in English, or Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any English (EAL); and Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics; and Units 3 and 4: satisfactory completion in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, or Units 3 and 4: satisfactory completion in Bilogy, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, Physical Education, Physics, PsychologyThis course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.Guaranteed ATARThis program has a guaranteed ATAR. If you meet the program pre-requisites and any 'Essential Requirements for Admission', we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below:Subject AdjustmentsA study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.Entry requirements (non year 12)Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education StudySuccessful completion of a cognate AQF level 7 bachelor’s degree with a GPA 5.0 and above, or;Successful completion of any AQF level 7 bachelor’s degree with a GPA 5.5 and above, or;Completion of 8 units in a Bachelor of
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