Overview

This Occupational Therapy program from Deakin University gives you a cutting-edge, practical education; preparing you to identify people's strengths and limitations, environmental and social supports and barriers, and the role these play in people's ability to participate in occupations meaningful to them. You will gain the expertise needed to develop personalised, evidence-based intervention plans with people whose health and wellbeing is affected by issues including injury, illness, disability or environmental barriers.

You will learn from our expert occupational therapy staff who are leaders in a diverse range of occupational therapy specialisations. You will also learn, from experts and colleagues from other disciplines, preparing you to become an active member of interdisciplinary teams. 1000 hours of practical experience ensures you graduate job-ready, with the skills to make a difference in people’s lives and make your mark in the rapidly growing health sector.

Career opportunities:

Through this course, you could find employment in areas as diverse as:

acute, psychiatric or rehabilitation hospitals
community health organisations
government departments or agencies
mental health services
private practices
research institutes
primary and secondary schools
workplace wellbeing, occupational health and safety, and rehabilitation services.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council (Australia and New Zealand Ltd) and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, which means you will be able to practise professionally in Australia and overseas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Health

Communication and Diversity

Functional Human Anatomy

Health Behaviour

Impact of Health Conditions On Occupational Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia
Warrnambool, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 055178G Waterfront (Geelong)
If you have undertaken at least one unit of higher education after secondary schooling, your selection is based on the following.

Education: This course uses your entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Senior secondary prerequisite subjects: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL or equivalent.

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Please read about other ways of satisfying the English language proficiency requirement.

Personal statement: Applicants who wish experience to be considered should include this information on their personal statement.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46200 AUD / year

≈ 46200 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10538 AUD / year

≈ 10538 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Living costs

Geelong

Australia

1000 - 2000 AUD / month

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