undergraduate

Bachelor of Science
(Occupational Therapy)
H96 - JO
Duration: 4 Years
Practicum: Yes
Contributes to current trends in health services by promoting
health and well-being through occupation. Students
will develop an understanding of the factors that affect
occupational performance in areas of self-care, education,
work, social participation, play and leisure for individuals, groups
and populations through the lifespan. Fieldwork placements
throughout the course provide students with valuable learning
experiences in a range of settings.
Graduates will possess a sound knowledge and understanding
of professional principles and processes and will be able to
generalise their attributes and skills in new situations.
Admission requirements
Higher entry requirements apply.
Academic IELTS overall score of 7.5, with no band less than 7.0.
Additional Course Information
To fulfil duty of care responsibilities, a risk management form
is to be completed on enrolment and amended in subsequent
semesters, as appropriate. Part of the risk management
includes: Statement of Federal Police Clearance, current Cardio
Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, evidence of
immunisation as per the Health Department of WA schedule,
plus MRSA clearance if hospitalised or if the applicant has
worked outside of Western Australia in the 12 months prior
to enrolment.
Course Structure
Requires the completion 480 credit points.
Students may complete the standard coursework sequence or
an Honours Program is available in the fourth year of study.
The course helped me grow both professionally
and personally.
Carmen Ip
ECU Occupational Therapy student
HONOURS
An Honours Program is available in the fourth year of the
course. If a student has a weighted average mark of 70% or
better they may be invited to complete the Honours program.
Year 1 - Semester 1
Credit Points
OCT1101 Theory of Occupation 15
OCT1102 Occupation and Equity 15
EBH1102 Human Physiology 15
OCT1104 Clinical Science 1 15
Year 1 - Semester 2
OCT1205 Occupational Analysis 15
OCT1206 Neuroscience 15
EBH1101 Human Anatomy 15
OCT1208 Clinical Science 2 15
Year 2 - Semester 1
OCT2202 Paediatrics and Youth 15
OCT2203 Applied Kinesiology 15
OCT2204 Clinical Science 3 15
OCT2208 Health Conditions 15
Year 2 - Semester 2
OCT2205 Neuropsychiatry 15
OCT2206 Gerontology 15
OCT2207 Communication Technology 15
OCT2108 Clinical Science 4 15
Year 3 - Semester 1
OCT3201 Physical Rehabilitation 15
OCT3202 Mental Health Rehabilitation 15
OCT3203 Assistive Technology 15
OCT3209 Occupational Rehabilitation 15
Year 3 - Semester 2
OCT3205 Neurological Rehabilitation 15
OCT3206 Health Management 15
OCT3108 Clinical Science 5 30
Students who are completing the standard program for Year 4
will complete the following units.
Year 4 - Semester 1
OCT4109 Disability 15
OCT4103 Community Development 15
or
ACS4133 Aboriginal Communities 15
OCT4102 Creativity and Health 15
OCT4104 Occupational Therapy Administration 15
or
OCT4105 Occupational Therapy Project 15
Year 4 - Semester 2
OCT4211 Clinical Science 6 20
OCT4212 Clinical Science 7 40
For students enrolled in the Honours Program, instead of the
standard fourth year units above, students will complete only
the following four units.
Year 4 - Semester 1
For the Honours Program, students are required to complete
only the following four units over two semesters culminating in
the submission of a Thesis.
OCT4106 Honours Research Preparation 20
OCT4212 Clinical Science 7 40
Year 4 - Semester 2
OCT4107 Honours Research Project 40
OCT4211 Clinical Science 6 20
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