UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) Honours
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) Honours at Edith Cowan University is for students enrolled in ECU's Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, with applications by invitation based on academic performance in the first three years. The Honours year lets students develop an understanding of the factors that affect occupational performance in self-care, education, work, social participation, play and leisure for individuals, groups and populations, alongside a supervised research project.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Semester 1A continuation of the Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy), open only to students already enrolled in that ECU degree who are invited to transfer after strong academic performance in their first three years. Year 1: Theory of Occupation, Occupation and Equity, Anatomy and Physiology 1, Introduction to Professional Practice
- Semester 1Occupational Analysis, Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy, Anatomy and Physiology 2, Introduction to Evidence Informed Practice (Semester 2). Year 2: Enabling Participation for Children and Youth, Foundations of Biomechanics and Hand Therapy, Health Conditions and Occupational Performance, Workplace Rehabilitation
- Semester 1Mental Health Conditions and Occupational Performance, Enabling Participation for Older Adults, Counselling and Group Processes in Occupational Therapy, Assistive Technology (Semester 2). Year 3: Enabling Occupation: Physical Conditions, Enabling Occupation: Mental Health, Enabling Occupation: Disability, Aboriginal Communities
- Semester 1Enabling Occupation: Neurological Conditions, Extended Professional Practice One, Honours Research Preparation (Semester 2). Year 4: Extended Professional Practice Two, Occupational Therapy Honours Thesis 1
- Extended Professional Practice Three, Occupational Therapy Honours Thesis 2 (Semester 2). Accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia and approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Total: 4 years full time or part time equivalent, on campus at Joondalup
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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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
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
This is a domestic only continuation pathway. Applications are by invitation for students already enrolled in ECUs Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) who have demonstrated strong academic performance in their first three years. It is not open to new international applicants; international students should refer to the standard Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) instead.
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