Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The James Cook University Bachelors of Occupational Therapy (Hons) degree will prepare graduates for registration as an entry level Occupational Therapist (OT) in Australia and function as a pathway for research and further learning. The course is aligned with the Australian Standards for Occupational Therapy including AHPRA OT code of conduct and OTA Occupational Therapy Competencies. On successful completion of the course, graduates of the program will be able to: Integrate coherent and advanced theoretical and technical knowledge, in the discipline of occupational therapy, to contribute to the development of an inclusive society in rural, remote, indigenous and tropical contexts; Demonstrate appropriate ethical, legal and professional behaviours, skills and strategies, in the delivery of culturally safe and client-centred care; Retrieve, synthesise and evaluate information from multiple sources to assess and improve the health status and well-being of individuals and/or populations; Critically evaluate and apply evidence in occupational therapy and inter-professional practice and theory building; Communicate clearly and coherently through well-developed English language and numeracy proficiency, appropriate for graduate entry into the occupational therapy workforce; Deliver safe and sustainable occupational therapy and, where necessary, formulate, implement and monitor management plans, in collaboration with individuals and/or populations and other professionals, within the accepted professional and personal scope of practice; Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes to assess professional learning needs and demonstrate autonomy and accountability in planning ongoing professional development; and Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence. International Students only commence in February for this program.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The James Cook University Bachelors of Occupational Therapy (Hons) degree will prepare graduates for registration as an entry level Occupational Therapist (OT) in Australia and function as a pathway for research and further learning. The course is aligned with the Australian Standards for Occupational Therapy including AHPRA OT code of conduct and OTA Occupational Therapy Competencies. On successful completion of the course, graduates of the program will be able to: Integrate coherent and advanced theoretical and technical knowledge, in the discipline of occupational therapy, to contribute to the development of an inclusive society in rural, remote, indigenous and tropical contexts; Demonstrate appropriate ethical, legal and professional behaviours, skills and strategies, in the delivery of culturally safe and client-centred care; Retrieve, synthesise and evaluate information from multiple sources to assess and improve the health status and well-being of individuals and/or populations; Critically evaluate and apply evidence in occupational therapy and inter-professional practice and theory building; Communicate clearly and coherently through well-developed English language and numeracy proficiency, appropriate for graduate entry into the occupational therapy workforce; Deliver safe and sustainable occupational therapy and, where necessary, formulate, implement and monitor management plans, in collaboration with individuals and/or populations and other professionals, within the accepted professional and personal scope of practice; Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes to assess professional learning needs and demonstrate autonomy and accountability in planning ongoing professional development; and Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence. International Students only commence in February for this program.

Admission Requirements

PTE Academic

65+

International Baccalaureate

26+

ATAR

72.45+

IELTS

7+

A-levels

6+

TOEFL

94+

SAT

1000+

ACT

22+

Course pre-requisites: English (Units 3/4,C); plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health, Psychology or Physical Education (Units 3/4,C).

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Jul

Domestic

Starts from

7,445 AUD

International

Starts from

34,320 AUD

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