Charles Darwin University
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
A rigorous 4-year accredited double degree combining health science with specialized occupational therapy training. Designed for students passionate about improving health and wellbeing through occupation-based interventions, with extensive practical experience in diverse healthcare settings.
Applicants must meet one of the following: successful completion of Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training with ATAR of at least 70, Certificate IV or higher qualification, 0.5 year full-time higher education study with GPA of 5.0 or above, or STAT Multiple Choice score of 147. International applicants must complete CDU Foundation Studies Program with minimum 65% in Foundation English units. All students require Working with Children Check, National Police Check, Senior First Aid certification, fitness to practice clearance, current immunisation schedule, and AHPRA registration before clinical placements.
The program comprises 320 credit points across core health science units and specialized occupational therapy modules. Core health science units include Ethics in Health Care, Australia's Healthcare System and Policies, Introduction to Health Promotion, Perspectives of First Nations Health, Introduction to Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology (1 and 2), Communication Skills, Chronic Conditions Management, Society Culture and Health, Epidemiology and Statistics, Research and Evidence Based Practice, Rural and Remote Health, and Exploring Public Health. Specialist elective units include Exercise Prescription and Delivery, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Project Management, Neurological and Biological Bases of Behaviour, and Functional Anatomy. Master of Occupational Therapy core units cover Foundations of Occupational Therapy Profession and Practice, Enabling Occupational Abilities and Participation, Humans as Occupational Beings, Research Skills for Health Professionals, and Occupational Therapy Approaches across Mental Health, Children and Youth, and Adults and Older Adults, plus three practice placements totaling 1,000 hours.
Charles Darwin University is a top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021) and a five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024). CDU offers innovative, research-intensive education with flexible study options including online, on-campus, part-time and full-time delivery. The program provides unique placement opportunities in Northern Territory's regional, rural and remote areas, dedicated support services for First Nations and international students, and partnerships with registered occupational therapy professionals ensuring high-quality practical training.
Graduates can pursue careers in community health centres, public and private hospitals, aged care facilities, paediatric facilities, education facilities, mental health settings, alcohol and drug services, private clinics, non-government organisations, correctional institutions, universities and research facilities, corporate and industrial settings, supported employment services, and government departments. As registered occupational therapists, graduates can work independently or within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to improved health outcomes across diverse populations and settings.
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