About the course

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) will enable you to support people experiencing disability, injury or with ongoing conditions or needs to manage barriers that may be preventing them from participating more fully in life.

　　This course is designed for students who want to become professional occupational therapists. You will combine theoretical and practical learning with extensive work-based learning to provide a rich environment for professional skill development.

　　The Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) is an undergraduate coursework degree that will prepare you for professional practice as an occupational therapist. Over four years you will gain skills to support people experiencing disability, injury or with ongoing conditions or needs to manage barriers that may be preventing them from participating more fully in life. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

　　You will complete core units in occupational therapy and a minor in Disability, Participation and Health. In addition, you will select elective units from other discipline areas, or choose further specialised units to complete a major in Disability, Participation and Health. Alternatively, an honours pathway for invited students is integrated into the final three semesters of the program. You will complete 1,000 hours of supervised work-based learning as part of this course. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Camperdown
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Camperdown

　　

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Entry requirements for The University of Sydney

Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:

　　a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.

　　IELTS:A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band, TOEFL paper-based: A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 5.0 in Writing, TOEFL IBT: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 25 in Writing

　　IB Diploma - 34

　　International ATAR – 92

　　

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　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 96.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Sydney. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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