Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

Entry requirements Entry requirements For entry into most UniSC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades. Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree. Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that UniSC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis. If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment. Minimum entry threshold Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank. Location ATAR/Rank Sunshine Coast 85.00 Post admission requirements In first year, all students must obtain (or show proof of): A Working with Children Check (‘blue card’) First Aid and CPR training Immunisations (hepatitis B, MMR, DTPA, varicella, COVID-19) At the start of the second year, students must complete a criminal history check. These checks and certificates must remain current for the duration of the program. Students must purchase an occupational therapy student uniform. This program includes supervised work placements. Placements are normally undertaken in a full-time capacity over 1-10 weeks. Where required, reasonable accommodations can be made to allow for part-time or flexible placement options. ​ Accreditation ​ This program is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia (Ltd) and approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. The program is also approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. ​ ​ Memberships ​Students are eligible to apply for student membership with Occupational Therapy Australia (Ltd). Graduates are eligible to be full members of Occupational Therapy Australia (Ltd). ​ ​ Registration ​ To work as an occupational therapist in Australia occupational therapists apply for registration through the Occupational Therapists Board of Australia (OTBA) through the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (Ahpra). Students should familiarise themselves with the registration standards of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (common and discipline-specific). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the OTBA. Additional entry information Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information. Prerequisites English (Units 3 and 4, C); plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Health or Physical Education (Units 3 and 4, C) Inherent academic requirements Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. Refer to Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) - Inherent Academic Requirements