Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Health and welfare
Help people reach their full potential. Help people maximise their quality of life and reach their full potential with La Trobe's Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours). Discover the science behind human activity and get the know-how to conduct evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions for people of all ages and backgrounds. Learn with a combination of face-to-face tutorials and workshops, online learning and hands-on experience, including 1,000 hours of professional
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Online
- Qualification
- Bachelor Honours Degree
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Flora Hill
- VIC · +3 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 0101261
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Course overview
Help people reach their full potential. Help people maximise their quality of life and reach their full potential with La Trobe's Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours). Discover the science behind human activity and get the know-how to conduct evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions for people of all ages and backgrounds. Learn with a combination of face-to-face tutorials and workshops, online learning and hands-on experience, including 1,000 hours of professional placements. By studying La Trobe's Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), you will: gain essential knowledge in occupational science, anatomy, physiology and psychology uncover the best treatment options for people with special needs and chronic conditions explore communication as a foundation to your practice as a health professional learn about group theory, process and development understand cultural identity and responsiveness in relation to health and wellbeing, including First Nations' perspectives apply your learning with individuals and families and collaborate with employers, policymakers and other health professionals build skills in both qualitative and quantitative research design, then pursue an applied research project or industry-based thesis in your embedded Honours year graduate eligible to apply for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA).
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (25) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.; Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (Band 3) - equivalent to VCE 25 - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).; International: IELTS - 7.0 < 7.0 - 7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.; Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (25) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.; Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (Band 3) - equivalent to VCE 25 - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).; International: IELTS - 7.0 < 7.0 - 7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.; Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Bendigo Campus | — | — | $40,200per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.