Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Training world-class occupational therapists Our graduates work with people and communities to help them overcome challenges and get the most out of everyday life activities. They work with children to help them reach developmental milestones or to participate in school and social situations. You’ll learn how to support recovery and…
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Training world-class occupational therapists
Our graduates work with people and communities to help them overcome challenges and get the most out of everyday life activities. They work with children to help them reach developmental milestones or to participate in school and social situations. You’ll learn how to support recovery and inclusion in their communities for people with mental health difficulties. You’ll study how to assist people to return to their daily lives after a stroke or hip replacement and interventions to support return to work following an accident.
As an occupational therapist, your skills will be invaluable as you work with individuals and communities to assess their unique situation, determine goals and put together a plan for success.
Course overview
You’ll learn theoretical knowledge in biomedical, behavioural and occupational sciences. Hands-on professional placements offer you opportunities to hone your learnings and skills. You will study a variety of courses to:
Gain professional occupational therapy skills through case-based training
Learn exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Develop critical research skills
Career opportunities
Careers in occupational therapy are immensely rewarding.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy will find employment in both public and private sectors. These roles are in a wide range of practice settings, from hospitals through to industry.
Professional outcomes:
Disability Services Manager
Exercise Rehabilitation/Injury Management Advisor
Injury Management Advisor
Lifestyle Coordinator
Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Consultant
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.
The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2.Â
We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research.Â
We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5.Â
1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 Â
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020Â
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021Â
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020Â
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