Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Pass) Field of Study

Part of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy program

Commencing semesters, 2014

Semester 1

Program level

Undergraduate

Program code

2022

Faculty

Health & Behavioural Sciences

School

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

View the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Pass) field of study.

Enquiries

Australian/domestic students

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Email: enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 4506

International students

International Student Advisor

Email: study@uq.edu.au

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Enquire online

http://www.shrs.uq.edu.au

Why study Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Pass)?

Occupational therapists are health professionals trained to assist people of all ages overcome factors which limit their ability to function in certain "occupational roles". These limiting factors may have been caused by injury or illness; psychological or emotional difficulties; develop-mental delay; or the effects of ageing. Occupational therapists consider individual strengths, disabilities, goals, and social and environmental resources, then work to optimise clients' functioning ability and quality of life.

The honours program is a modified program of study during years 3 and 4, focussing on research skills. Offers to enter honours are made at the end of year 2 based on academic merit.

Courses and requirements

View the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Pass) field of study.

Employment opportunities

Occupational therapists work in:

  • public and private hospitals
  • rehabilitation units (medical, vocational, psychiatric)
  • country or community health centres
  • nursing homes
  • psychiatric clinics and hostels
  • residential and rehabilitation centres for people with an intellectual disability
  • regular and special schools
  • consultation services
  • special centres providing development and training for persons with a social, intellectual or physical disability
  • independent living centres
  • workplace health and safety units
  • centres of tertiary education
  • research institutions
  • private practice

    • What it costs

    Please view the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy for indicative fees.

    How to apply

    Please view the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy for information on key dates and how to apply.

    Professional memberships

    Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:

    • Occupational Therapists Board of Queensland.