Overview

For someone with an injury, illness, disability or psychosocial issues, it can be a different story.

A qualified Occupational Therapist, or OT, can make a difference to that person’s restricted lifestyle. An OT helps people of all ages to develop, sustain, or restore participation in their day to day activities and improve their quality of life.

The Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) is offered by Edith Cowan University is offered by Edith Cowan University.

If you’re a good communicator and a creative thinker with an interest in science, this might be the career for you.

One of the best things about studying Occupational Therapy at ECU is starting your practical experience in your first year. At ECU you’ll gain valuable learning experiences in a range of settings and with people with differing needs through fieldwork placements all throughout the 4 year course.

During your fieldwork placements, you’ll integrate your growing occupational therapy knowledge, skills and professional attitudes, while being supervised and assessed by registered occupational therapists.

Career Opportunities

Possible future job titles

Occupational Therapist, Health & Wellness Coordinator, Mental Health Therapist, Occupational Rehabilitationist, Safety Officer, Disability Therapist, Neuromuscular Therapist, Hand Therapist, Neurorehabilitationist, Paediatric Therapist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory of Occupation

Occupation and Equity

Anatomy and Physiology

Clinical Science

Occupational Analysis

Neuroscience

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Joondalup, Australia

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 18 other Bachelors in Occupational Therapy in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 055463C

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

AQF Diploma or equivalent;

Undergraduate Certificate;

Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);

Special Tertiary Admissions Test;

University Preparation Course;

Indigenous University Orientation Course; or

Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43700 AUD / year

≈ 43700 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

9550 AUD / year

≈ 9550 AUD / year

Additional Details

National - Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee

Living costs

Joondalup

Australia

1400 - 2500 AUD / month

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Funding

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