Course Catalogue

There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.

Occupational therapy (OT) is a degree-based health profession. Our accredited Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Occupational Therapy degree is regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Be equipped with the skills and knowledge to improve the lives of people, families, and communities with which you work. As a graduate of our Health Science/Occupational Therapy degree you will understand the importance of occupation to peoples and communities health and well being. You will develop the skills and knowledge to help achieve optimal health and well-being.

Secure practical experience by completing 1,000 hours of practice education with the support of our academics and registered occupational therapy professionals. Unique placement opportunities exist in the Northern Territory's regional, rural and remote areas.

Our Health Science/Occupational Therapy degree offers international study opportunities and welcomes both First Nations and international students with dedicated support services on hand to support you through your degree.

To complete the Master of Occupational Therapy students are required to attend on-campus simulated learning experiences in Darwin (NT), once per semester for the final two years of the course and complete a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised occupational therapy practice education.

Practice education: 

In the third year of the course students will undertake a practice education project placement with an organisation in Semester 2 for 10 hours a week over 12 weeks. In the second year of the course, students will complete a practice education clinical placement for 30 hours a week over 12 weeks in semester 1, and a capstone placement for 38 hours a week over 12 weeks in semester 2.

On-campus simulated learning: 

In the third year of the course students are required to attend ten consecutive days on-campus in Semester 1, and five consecutive days on-campus in Semester 2. In the final year of the course, students attend on-campus for 5 consecutive days each semester (25 days in total).

Students are required to self-fund attendance at the on-campus simulated learning in Darwin and practice education placements, including covering any costs associated with travel and accommodation. Reasonable travel for community-based practice education placements is an expectation within the occupational therapy course. This may include travel or relocation for 5-8 weeks for one placement block in a regional or remote location. Options to apply for funding to assist with covering these costs are available through CDU Scholarship and Faculty of Health Placements Central. First Nations students are able to access the away from base funding through CDU if their attendance at the residential school or placement meets the eligibility requirements.

Students with a part-time study plan should discuss with the Course Coordinator how these requirements fit into their program of study.

This degree is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) and approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA). Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the OTBA. The program is also approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

All students within the occupational therapy program will be registered by the Faculty with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Under the National Law, all students are required to comply with a range of legislative requirements.

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as community health centres, public and private hospitals, aged care facilities, paediatric facilities, education facilities, mental health settings, alcohol and drug services, private clinics, non-government organisations, correctional institutions, universities and research facilities, corporate and industrial settings, supported employment and government departments.