Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Western Sydney University - Campbelltown

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Overview

Occupational therapy enables people living with health challenges or disabilities to participate more fully in all aspects of life. Therapy focusses on enhancing client engagement in school, work, home, self-care and community activities. Occupational therapists are important members of health and disability teams, providing services to clients of all ages across many settings. The Western Sydney University occupational therapy program ensures graduates are client-centred, evidence-based, ethical practitioners, with a focus on being work-ready, professional and employable.

Majors

Areas of study

Human behavioural sciences, human medical sciences, occupational therapy theory and practice, professional health competencies, research methods and evidence-based practice. Years 3 and 4 of this degree focus predominantly on training in occupational therapy, professional knowledge, skills and competencies, professional practice.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Occupational therapist in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, insurance companies, schools, large corporations, private rehabilitation centres, private practice and government policy units, mental health settings, disability services.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer99.899.95
Median rank to receive an offer84.193.6
Lowest rank to receive an offer72.4582

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Western Sydney University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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