Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
James Cook University
About
Make a meaningful difference in the community with an Occupational Therapy (Honours) degree from JCU.
Assist people to maximise meaningful participation in their daily lives and occupations.JCU Occupational Therapy (Honours) graduates are equipped to have rewarding careers throughout Australia.Graduates gain employment in public and private hospitals, rehabilitation units, community health centres, aged care facilities, mental health services, schools, independent living centres, vocational rehabilitation settings, and in private practice.You may also find employment in industry research, education, and training.Upon graduation, you can register for practice in Australia through the Occupational Therapists Board of Australia Health Professional Registration Agency (AHPRA), and become a member of OT Australia—The Australian Association of Occupational Therapists.
Graduates may also register to practice in New Zealand and apply to practice internationally.
Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
Teaching Period 1
BM1031:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy 1
OT1011:03 Introduction to Occupation and Occupational Therapy
RH1002:03 Communication Skills for Health Professionals
RH1004:03 Foundations of Allied Health Professional Practice
Teaching Period 2
BM1032:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy 2
HS1003:03 Lifespan Development for Health A
HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia
OT1012:03 Enabling Occupation through Partnerships
Level 2
Teaching Period 1
HS2402:03 Health Professional Research 1
HS2403:03 Health Promotion for Health Professionals
OT2015:06 Physical and Cognitive-neurological Determinants of Occupation
Teaching Period 2
HS2401:03 Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care
OT2013:03 Psycho-emotional Determinants of Occupation
OT2014:03 Contextual Determinants of Occupation
RH2002:03 Clinical Medicine for Therapy
OPTIONS
Select a major from Table A
TABLE A (Majors)
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|---|---|
| Type of major | Single |
| Credit points in major | 48 credit points |
| column1 | column2 | column3 |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
| Professional Honours | Townsville | Only available full time |
| Research Honours | Townsville | Only available full time Students must achieve an average GPA of at least 5.5 across levels one and two to be offered a position in the Research Honours major. |
Entry requirements
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|---|---|
| Course pre-requisites | English (Units 3/4,C); plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health, Psychology or Physical Education (Units 3/4,C) |
| Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the JCU 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 | Students will be eligible to be offered a position in the research major by the Head of Academic Group if they have achieved an average GPA of 5.5 across level one and level two. Students that are not offered a position in the research major, or that are offered a position in the research major but decline this offer, will continue in the professional major for levels three and four. Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
| Special admission requirements | A quota on entry into the research major may be applied depending on the availability of supervisors. |
| Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Coursework Enrolment Procedure. |
| Post admission requirements | This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children Card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of these requirements in order to stay admitted in the course. You will find your course requirements here: https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists |
Learning outcomes
Be equipped with the skills and experience to work as an Occupational Therapist in rural and remote settings. Learn theory, professional practice, and clinical skills that apply to a diverse range of clients and circumstances.
Take part in over 1,000 hours of professional work placements to develop the experience necessary to excel in your career. Benefit from lecturers and tutors who are leading healthcare professionals, and take advantage of the JCU Health Occupational Therapy Clinic on campus in Townsville.
Graduate job-ready. JCU Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) graduates are prepared for the real world and are in high demand. Additional information
This course is accredited by Occupational Therapy Council (Australia and New Zealand) Ltd (OTC).
Consult the handbook for specific admission requirements and further information.
Honours
An Honours degree is available for high-achieving students. It consists of extra study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees.
Students will be eligible to be offered a position in the research honours major by the Head of Academic Group if they have achieved an average GPA of 5.5 across level one and level two of the program. Students who are not offered a position in the research major, or who are offered a position in the research major but decline this offer, will continue in the professional honours major for levels three and four. A quota on entry into the research major may be applied depending on the availability of supervisors.
Students graduating with the research honours major undertake a research project in an area of specialisation, while students graduating with the professional honours major undertake a professional project.
Note: Depending on where you complete your Professional Experience Placement activities, you will have to comply with the pre-placement requirements of JCU and your host facility.
You must complete all Professional Experience Placement requirements by the set deadlines and ensure all requirements are kept up to date throughout your course enrolment.
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