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Masters (Coursework)

Perth
This graduate entry master course offers you a fast-track option to becoming an occupational therapist. In this course you will develop knowledge of four broad areas: Medical, psychiatric, orthopaedic and neurological conditions that affect the health and wellbeing of individuals.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
International Tuition Fees
$38,430 per year / $38,430 total
Graduate Satisfaction
86.00%

Bachelor (Honours)

Gippsland - Churchill
Occupational therapists are qualified health professionals who are skilled in a number of areas, including physical health, mental health, rehabilitation, pain management, driving assessments and paediatrics.
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
82.80%

Certificate

Bruce
This qualification reflects the role of massage therapists who provide general health maintenance treatments. You will be able to apply therapeutic relaxation massage including basic health assessment and treatment.
Entry Requirements

Open entry.

On entry, you will need to demonstrate appropriate literacy and numeracy skills by undertaking a literacy and numeracy assessment. You may be required to undertake additional Foundation Skills subjects to support your learning and success in this course.

Duration
9 months full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$2,802 total

Bachelor

Perth
Occupational therapists work with people of all ages who may have experienced injury, illness or disability. They help people to engage in occupations or activities that are meaningful to them and to achieve independence, better health, wellbeing and satisfaction in their lives.
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
International Tuition Fees
$10,300 total
Graduate Satisfaction
77.90%

Bachelor (Honours)

Bundaberg, Rockhampton
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at CQUniversity equips you with practical skills, enabling you to use specific activities to help patients participate in life roles.
Entry Requirements
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.

Entry Requirements

English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.

Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:

  • A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
  • Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA of 4.0

completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or United states of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

  • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.0 with a minimum 7.0 in each subset; or
  • An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.

Each student will be assessed individually.

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Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
88.60%

Doctorate (PhD)

Perth
As a doctoral research degree candidate, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
86.00%

Masters (Coursework)

Hawthorn
The Master of Occupational Therapy prepares you with the skills to work with clients who have neurological, musculoskeletal or mental health issues.
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

Bachelor

Waterfront (Geelong)
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
85.60%

Bachelor

Perth
Oral health therapists are experts in diagnosing, treating and preventing oral disease in patients of all ages. They are registered independent dental practitioners, skilled in various dental treatments, including deciduous tooth removals, some fillings and periodontal therapy.
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$10,800 total
Graduate Satisfaction
77.90%

Certificate

Perth
This course will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and advanced practical skills you require in changing health and community contexts.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
International Tuition Fees
$16,760 total
Graduate Satisfaction
77.90%

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