Southern Cross University

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Health and welfare

The work of occupational therapists is diverse. They adapt environments, activities or equipment to enhance participation in everyday tasks, assisting people of all ages and abilities to do what they need and want to do at home, work, school and in the community. You will develop a range of clinical skills in the University's state-of-the-art facilities and during your professional placement, preparing you for work in diverse health care environments.

Official
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
AQF 7
Campus
Coffs Harbour
NSW · +2 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 082680C

Course overview

The work of occupational therapists is diverse. They adapt environments, activities or equipment to enhance participation in everyday tasks, assisting people of all ages and abilities to do what they need and want to do at home, work, school and in the community. You will develop a range of clinical skills in the University's state-of-the-art facilities and during your professional placement, preparing you for work in diverse health care environments.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Satisfactory completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the Recognised Countries (see below), including at least two years between years 7 and 12; or Completed at least two years (full time equivalent combined secondary and/or tertiary and/or vocational education taught and assessed solely in English, in one of the Recognised Countries 2. Year-12-equivalent qualification meeting the course's indicative entry score; prerequisites and English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Satisfactory completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the Recognised Countries (see below), including at least two years between years 7 and 12; or Completed at least two years (full time equivalent combined secondary and/or tertiary and/or vocational education taught and assessed solely in English, in one of the Recognised Countries

  • Additional entry requirement

    Year-12-equivalent qualification meeting the course's indicative entry score; prerequisites and English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Coffs Harbour——$26,000per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1Gold Coast——$26,000per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Coffs Harbour

    Primary

    Coffs Harbour Education Campus, Hogbin Dr, Coffs Harbour, NSW

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  • Gold Coast

    Southern Cross Drive, BILINGA, QLD, 4225, BILINGA, QLD

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  • Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga

    Gold Coast Aiport Development Park, 144 Coolangatta Rd, BILINGA, QLD

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Bachelor of Occupational Therapyscu.edu.au
  2. Southern Cross Universityscu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Student Guide 2026Official source
  5. Admission requirements for international studentsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Southern Cross University: Fees & Entry Requirements