Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists work to enable individuals, groups and communities to participate in activities which are meaningful to them, reflect their beliefs and values, and produce a sense of accomplishment or satisfaction. They work with a range of clients to help them identify physical, cognitive or societal barriers to participation, and provide interventions and adaptations to overcome the impact of illness or disability. Up to 1000 hours of fieldwork and clinical placements are undertaken throughout the course. The Honours program is integrated across the third and fourth years of the program. A place in the Honours program is offered to students based on academic merit. Honours is awarded on the basis of successful completion of coursework and preparation of a paper for publication.