Charles Sturt University
4 years
Build a career enhancing people's health and wellbeing through occupational therapy. This four-year degree combines theoretical knowledge with 1000 hours of practical work-integrated learning, preparing you to work with individuals, groups and communities across diverse settings.
Applicants must have completed a High School Certificate with minimum ATAR of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent, or successful completion of at least four university-level subjects within 12 months. International students require IELTS (academic) with minimum overall score of 7 and minimum 7 in each component, or equivalent test. Applicants must have completed at least six years of primary, secondary and tertiary education, including at least two years between years 7-12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.
The 256-credit point course consists of 20 core subjects covering: Human Anatomy and Physiology (BMS181, BMS182, BMS171), Neuroscience for Health Practice, Introduction to Australian Society and Health, Research Foundations, Indigenous Australian Health, Person Environment and Occupation Foundations, Communication for Occupational Therapy Practice, Occupational Therapy Practice, Decision-making in Occupational Therapy, Assessment Principles and Practice, Enabling Strategies (Assistive Technologies, Therapeutic Groups, Working with Individuals at Fundamentals and Consolidation levels, Communities and Populations), Psychology for Health and Human Services, Indigenous Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing, and Transition to Allied Health Practice. Students complete four compulsory workplace learning subjects (16 credit points each) and may pursue Honours stream with specialized research and academic writing components.
Charles Sturt University is ranked #1 in Australia for graduates who get jobs, with 85% of undergraduates achieving full-time employment within 4 months of graduating. The university offers industry recognition through accreditation by international bodies including WFOT and OTC. The program provides comprehensive support including the option to exit with a Diploma of Health Science after year one or Associate Degree in Health Science after two years, direct entry programs for students not meeting standard entry criteria, and eligibility for the Australian Government's expanded Commonwealth Prac Payment for placement support.
Graduates work as occupational therapists across diverse settings including hospitals and community health services, disability services (NDIS), mental health and wellbeing organizations, schools, aged care sector, and work health and safety roles. Employment opportunities span remote, rural, regional and metropolitan locations, working with people of all ages. The qualification enables registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA) via the Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra), opening pathways to specialized practice areas and leadership roles in occupational therapy.
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