Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) [End-on]
Information valid for students commencing in 2016.
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) [End-on]
Course code | 100309 |
Course type | Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree in a discipline cognate to the proposed area of research within the previous five years; and Achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their bachelor degree, with credits or better in discipline-specific areas. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS minimum score of 7.0 in all components within 2 years prior to applying for registration upon Graduation as Occupational Therapists in Australia. |
Additional selection requirements | Application for entry to the Honours program is by approval of the College Dean. Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean. Students for honours who have graduated with a pass degree from this or another university or who graduated more than five years ago may be required to complete such coursework or assessment as the College Dean recommends. |
Special admission requirements | Students must be registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency. |
Post admission requirements | Depending on the area of research, students may have to comply with the following: Hepatitis B immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. Suitability to Work with Children Card (blue card): This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement. Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course. For more information, refer to: Current Apply First Aid and CPR Certificate: Students must hold a current First Aid Certificate before undertaking professional or clinical placements. Students are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Some professional/clinical placement agencies may require that students hold an advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate before undertaking a professional or clinical placement. Students are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Australian Federal Police check: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Some placement agencies may require students to produce a current Australian Federal Police check. This is in addition to the requirements for a Blue Card. If requested, students must provide written confirmation of clearance to the Clinical Placement Officer prior to commencement of clinical placement. Application documents can be accessed at: |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Full-time Honours
OT4501:12 Occupational Therapy Honours Part 1 of 2
OT4502:12 Occupational Therapy Honours Part 2 of 2
Part-time Honours
OT4511:06 Occupational Therapy Honours Part 1 of 4
OT4512:06 Occupational Therapy Honours Part 2 of 4
OT4513:06 Occupational Therapy Honours Part 3 of 4
OT4514:06 Occupational Therapy Honours Part 4 of 4
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Students enrolled in this degree must be registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency for the duration of the study or until they are no longer enrolled. |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Not eligible |
Maximum allowed | Nil |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (HONOURS) |
Approved abbreviation | BOccThy(Hons) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |