Program Overview

Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) is a coursework degree that focuses on the study of occupational therapy.

Disability and Participation unit of study table (Table A)

The Disability and Participation unit of study table is divided into several sections, including 1000-level core units, 2000-level core units, 3000-level core units, and 3000-level project units.

Academic calendar

Teaching and learning in this course takes place in accordance with the University’s approved semesters and teaching blocks, and as set out in the 2026 Sydney School of Health Sciences Academic Calendar.

Major

A major in Disability and Participation requires 48 credit points from this table, including:

• 12 credit points of 1000-level core units
• 18 credit points of 2000-level core units
• 12 credit points of 3000-level core major units
• 6 credit points of 3000-level interdisciplinary project selective units of study

Minor

A minor in Disability and Participation requires 36 credit points from this table, including:

• 12 credit points of 1000-level core units
• 18 credit points of 2000-level core units
• 6 credit points of 3000-level minor core units

Unit of study

The following units of study are available:

1000-level core units

• OCCP1101 Disability Across the Lifecourse (6 credit points)
• OCCP1102 Perspectives on Disability and Participation (6 credit points)

2000-level core units

• OCCP2091 Disability, Rights and Participation (6 credit points)
  • Prerequisite: Students will need to have completed 18 credit points of 1000 level units
• OCCP2090 Disability and Assistive Products (6 credit points)
• OCCP2089 Disability and Decolonising Practices (6 credit points)

3000-level core units

• OCCP3202 Deconstructing the Disability Sector (6 credit points)
  • Prerequisite: Students will need to have completed 18 credit points of 2000 level units
• OCCP3201 Community Development and Disability (6 credit points)
  • Prerequisite: Students will need to have completed 18 credit points of 2000 level units

3000-level project units

• HSBH3026 Industry and Community Project (6 credit points)
  • Prerequisite: A minimum of 72 credit points
  • Prohibition: SCPU3001