UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

About this program

Learn to design and deliver high-quality occupational therapy (OT) assessment and interventions to individuals, their families and communities with UniSQ’s Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours). As one of the fastest growing registered allied health professions, occupational therapists work with people across the lifespan to help with injuries, developmental difficulties, illness, chronic health conditions or psychosocial needs to function in their environment. Become a leader in the delivery of digital health care to the many people who have difficulty accessing face-to-face health services. Gain comprehensive training in OT knowledge and skills and put theory into practice when completing 1000 hours of supervised clinical placement required for your occupational therapy registration. Benefit from the opportunity to complete your honours in one of two ways: The practice pathway focuses on industry partnerships and addresses everyday practice topics. The research pathway allows you to create an individual research project (this pathway is dependent on GPA).

Cost & duration

Duration4 yr
Tuition (international)A$33,600
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • An undergraduate university degree typically consists of a combination of core
  • major and elective courses designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and opportunities for an in-depth deeper dive into your chosen field. Core Courses (30 Units) OCT1101 - Foundations of Occupational Therapy (1 Unit) OCT1102 - Occupational Performance - The Occupation (1 Unit) BIO1108 - Foundations in Human Anatomy and Physiology A (1 Unit) PSY1040 - An Introduction to Cultural Safety in Practice (1 Unit) PSY1020 - Foundation Psychology B (1 Unit) NUR1204 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (1 Unit) BIO1208 - Foundations in Human Anatomy and Physiology B (1 Unit) OCT1201 - Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice (1 Unit) HMS2101 - Developing Skills in Digital Health (1 Unit) OCT2101 - Occupational Performance - The Person (1 Unit) OCT2102 - Occupational Performance - The Environment (1 Unit) <a href="https://handbook-guide.unisq.edu.au/co

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

ATAR 75.00 This is the lowest adjusted score to which UniSQ made an offer in Trimester 1, 2025. Meeting the lowest adjusted score doesn't guarantee admission. Subject pre-requisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent at least one QCAA Science subject (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent. Please note: Meeting entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within this degree are limited by quota. Quota size is determined by the availability of placements. Where the quota is filled, no further places will be offered.

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