UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
Do you want a health career that could transform the lives of others by helping them achieve tangible results? The work of occupational therapists is diverse. They adapt environments, activities or equipment to enhance participation in everyday tasks, assisting people of all ages and abilities to do what they need and want to do at home, work, school and in the community. You will develop a range of health professional skills in the University’s state-of-the-art facilities and during your professional placement, preparing you for work in diverse health care environments. As an occupational therapist you can make a difference to the lives of individuals, groups and communities. As examples, you can work with people with disabilities to engage in daily activities that have meaning to their lives, develop inclusive playground experiences and environments for children of all abilities, or you could design home modifications or public transport changes that would ensure access for a person using a power wheelchair.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Core Units
- OCCU1001Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Human Occupations
- HLTH1005Understanding Wellbeing and Mental Health
- HLTH1006Foundations of Interprofessional Health Practice
- HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
- OCCU1003Personal Care Occupations
- HBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- INDG2001Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples
- STAT2001Foundations of Evidence for Health Science Practitioners
- OCCU2013Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice
- OCCU2005Lifespan Development and Occupational Transitions
- OCCU2004Musculoskeletal and Reduced Energy Assessments and Interventions
- OCCU2006Home and Community Occupations
- OCCU2002Sensory Motor Assessments and Interventions
- OCCU2003Learning and Applying Knowledge for Individuals and Groups
- OCCU2014Work Integrated Learning in Occupational Therapy I
- OCCU2008Cognition Assessments and Interventions
- OCCU2009Education
- Leisure and Play Occupations
- OCCU2010Work and Employment Occupations
- OCCU2011Psychosocial Assessments and Interventions
- OCCU3003Work Integrated Learning in Occupational Therapy III
- OCCU3002Evaluation of Occupational Therapy Programs
- HLTH3004Transition to Practice
- Majors
- No Major OptionUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesHLTH3005Interprofessional Health PracticeOCCU2015Work Integrated Learning in Occupational Therapy II Note 1
- Note 3HBIO2003Functional Kinesiology of the Upper Limbs and TrunkHLTH1003Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health
- Fitness and SportPBHL3005Health Promotion and Project Note 1
- Note 3Elective unit - any unit from Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples HLTH3005
- HLTH3005Interprofessional Health Practice
- OCCU2015Work Integrated Learning in Occupational Therapy II
- HBIO2003Functional Kinesiology of the Upper Limbs and Trunk
- HLTH1003Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health
- Fitness and Sport
- PBHL3005Health Promotion and Project
- Indigenous Health MajorUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesINDG2005Working with Aboriginal Communities I (Professional Engagement)OCCU2015Work Integrated Learning in Occupational Therapy II Note 1
- Note 3INDG2011Aboriginal Social RealitiesINDG1010Trauma and Resilience IPBHL3005Health Promotion and Project Note 1
- Note 3Plus one of:INDG3001Caring for CountryINDG2008Racism and Eugenics INDG2005
- INDG2005Working with Aboriginal Communities I (Professional Engagement)
- OCCU2015Work Integrated Learning in Occupational Therapy II
- INDG2011Aboriginal Social Realities
- INDG1010Trauma and Resilience I
- PBHL3005Health Promotion and Project
- INDG3001Caring for Country
- INDG2008Racism and Eugenics | No Major Option: HLTH3005 Interprofessional Health Practice
- OCCU2015Work Integrated Learning in Occupational Therapy II
- HBIO2003Functional Kinesiology of the Upper Limbs and Trunk
- HLTH1003Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health
- Fitness and Sport
- PBHL3005Health Promotion and Project | Indigenous Health Major: INDG2005 Working with Aboriginal Communities I (Professional Engagement)
- OCCU2015Work Integrated Learning in Occupational Therapy II
- INDG2011Aboriginal Social Realities
- INDG1010Trauma and Resilience I
- PBHL3005Health Promotion and Project
- INDG3001Caring for Country
- INDG2008Racism and Eugenics
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
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Admissions
ATAR: 70. To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising: 22 core units (288 credit points); and 1 major (96 credit points). Work Integrated Learning This course includes work integrated learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on the Faculty of Health Work Integrated Learning page, must be met prior to commencing work integrated learning. All work integrated learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated. Students will likely have to travel away from their local area and placements may be located anywhere in Australia. Students are required to support themselves financially (including accommodation, travel and living expenses) during placements. Progression Students are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 24 months between study of any two (2) units with work integrated learning. Students are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 24 months between study of a theory unit that relates specifically to a particular unit with work integrated learning. Students who have an interrupted study sequence of more than 24 months will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and may be required to undertake specified supported work integrated learning to ensure professional experience currency prior to continuation of the course. Inherent Requirements Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Inclusion Support website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Inclusion Support website for further information and contact details.
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