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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Griffith University's Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree. Create a positive impact and deliver life-changing outcomes to people of all ages. Develop the expertise to help individuals, groups and communities participate in the everyday activities that matter most, whether recovering from illness or injury, adapting to disability, or overcoming barriers of marginalisation and exclusion. You'll gain a deep understanding of the science of health, behaviour and environments, learning how these combine to support participation and wellbeing. Through a mix of theory, practical training and diverse placements, you'll develop the skills to enable people to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
- Year 1: Introduction to Psychology 1
- Interpersonal Skills
- Anatomy and Physiology Systems I
- Occupation and Occupational Therapy I
- Introduction to Psychology 2
- Anatomy and Physiology Systems II
- Health Challenges for the 21st Century
- Occupation and Occupational Therapy II
- Introduction to Social Theory
- Year 2: Priorities and Interventions in Health Promotion
- Health Research Methods
- Occupational Therapy Practice I
- Needs Assessment
- Program Planning and Evaluation
- Occupational Therapy Practice II
- Understanding the Context of Occupation
- Year 3: Healthcare for Australia's First Peoples
- Occupation
- Health and Participation - Individuals
- Introduction to Professional Practice Education
- Contemporary Occupational Therapy Practice
- Occupation
- Health and Participation - Communities and Populations
- Year 4: Advanced Occupational Therapy
- Emerging as an Occupational Therapist
- Contributing to the Community
- Contemporary Issues in Occupational Therapy
- Year 6: Occupational Therapy Professional Practice Education II
- Research and Evidence for Professional Practice
- Occupational Therapy Professional Practice Education III
- Occupational Therapy Professional Practice Education IV
- Dissertation
- Dissertation
- Plus 2 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 320 credit-point program
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
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C) One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology (Units 3 and 4, C)..
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