Program Overview

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Charles Sturt University is a four-year, full-time degree that provides a detailed understanding of the theoretical and practical components of the discipline. This course is designed to develop and inspire students' passion for occupational therapy, enabling them to rise to challenges and make a difference in people's health and wellbeing.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: On Campus, with sessions starting on March 2, 2026.
• Duration: Minimum of 4 years.
• Entry Score: 70.
• Indicative Fees:
  • International on-campus: $36,480.00 per annum (fee-paying overseas).
  • Note: Fees are indicative only and based on full-time study.
• Course Points and Codes: 256 credit points, AQF Level 7, Cricos: B.

Why Study with Us?

• Supportive Learning Environment: Taught at Charles Sturt University's Albury-Wodonga and Port Macquarie campuses, with small class sizes and enthusiastic educators.
• Customise Your Education: Option to exit the course with a Diploma in Health Science after the first year or an Associate Degree in Health Science after two years.
• Integrated Honours: Opportunity to enrol in the Honours program in the third year, developing organisational, research, and academic writing skills.
• Industry Recognition: Approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC), and approved for registration purposes by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA).

Career Opportunities

• Work Settings: Hospitals, community health, disability services (NDIS), mental health and wellbeing, schools, aged care sector, and work health and safety.
• Roles: Occupational therapist in various fields and practice settings.

What You Will Study

• Core Subjects: 20 subjects covering human anatomy and physiology, neuroscience, introduction to Australian society and health, research foundations, and more.
• Compulsory Subjects: Occupational therapy workplace learning, enabling strategies, and contemporary and emerging occupational therapy practice.
• Elective Set: Unrestricted elective subject.

Costs

• Course Fees: Indicative fees provided, with actual fees varying based on subject choice, study mode, and personal study load.
• Payment Options:
  • Pay all or part of the student contribution upfront.
  • Defer fees via a HECS-HELP loan (for eligible students).
• International Student Fees: Discounts available for citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada and the United Kingdom.

Entry Requirements

• Selection Rank: 70.
• Academic Entry Requirements: Completed High School Certificate with minimum ATAR or equivalent; or successful completion of at least four university-level subjects within a 12-month period.
• Language Requirements: IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each component, or equivalent test.
• Inherent Requirements: Students must meet the inherent requirements of the course, including academic and other requirements.

Credit and Pathways

• Credit: Available for relevant tertiary study or work experience.
• Admission Pathways: Several pathways to help students meet entry requirements, including direct application and recruitment agents.

How to Apply

• Application Process: Apply through UAC, VTAC, or directly to Charles Sturt University.
• Important Dates: Refer to key dates on the UAC or VTAC website, or check direct application closing dates.

Related Courses

• Undergraduate Certificate in Health Studies
• Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Master of Health Management and Leadership

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