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Occupational Therapy

The University of Adelaide
AdelaideAustralia
On campus
Full-time
€25,077.82/year
Duration
4 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Jul 2024

Program Description

Occupational therapists help us build and protect the specific capabilities we need to effectively participate in the critical activities of our daily lives: learning, socialising, playing, doing our jobs and simply looking after ourselves. By guiding and supporting physical and psychological progress, they help individuals, families and communities create or restore meaning, purpose and independence.

22% industry growth predicted by 2024

1000 hours of work-based training

Research or industry streams

Entry Requirements

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Degree Structure

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) requires four years of full-time study, with no option for part-time study.

In the first year of study you will be introduced to anatomy, physiology, public health and health research courses with a focus on occupational therapy principles.

The second year includes detailed applied anatomy of the lower and upper limbs and explores the pathophysiologic basis of disease. Occupational Therapy specific courses prepare you for professional practice, while you will elect to pursue courses that focus on rural or international health perspectives.

The third year of the degree focuses on specialised practice principles including children and families, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, and mental health across the lifespan.

The fourth year of the degree provides an opportunity to apply learning in professional practice settings, under the supervision of registered clinical professionals.

From late third year, you’ll choose one of two streams—research or industry— and undertake a major project. Research will hone your skills in developing new knowledge; industry focuses on integrating research into practice.

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Curriculum

Level I

Biosciences for Human Health A

Communication in Professional Practice

Evidence Based Practice in Allied Health 1

Introduction to Occupational Science

Biosciences for Human Health B

Foundations of Health and Wellbeing

Introduction to Behavioural Neuroscience

Psychological Foundations for Allied Health

Level II

Rural Health and Occupational Therapy Practice or International Health and Occupational Therapy

Evidence Based Practice in Allied Health 2

Anatomy of Lower and Upper Limbs

Occupational Perspectives of Health A

Pathophysiology for Allied Health

Developmental Psychology for Allied Health

Occupational Perspectives of Health B

Participation in Diverse Communities

Level III - Industry Honours Stream

Enabling Change: Occupational Science and Practice

Enabling Change: Musculoskeletal and Neurological (6 units)

Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice A

Enabling Change: Children and Families

Enabling Change: Mental Health (6 units)

Enabling Change: Population Approaches A

Level III - Research Honours Stream

Enabling Change: Occupational Science and Practice

Enabling Change: Musculoskeletal and Neurological (6 units)

Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice A

Enabling Change: Children and Families

Enabling Change: Mental Health (6 units)

Allied Health Research Project Planning

Level IV - Industry Honours Stream

Advanced Occupational Therapy Practice

Advanced EBP in Occupational Therapy

Enabling Change: Population Approaches B (6 units)

Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice B (6 units)

Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice C (6 units)

Level IV - Research Honours Stream

Advanced Occupational Therapy Practice

Allied Health Honours Research Project (9 units)

Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice B (6 units)

Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice C (6 units)

Careers

Qualified occupational therapists have a wide range of career options in metropolitan and rural settings. They work in public and private hospitals, community health care, private practice, aged care, rehabilitation centres, paediatrics, education and research.

Potential careers:

  • Occupational Therapist
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