Course Catalogue

Master of Occupational Therapy (SOCTH1)

2026

Course Structure

The information provided for this course was valid for the final year of enrolment. Students continuing in this course may find there have been some changes to the unit availability. Students should, in the first instance, refer to the recommended study plan in the newest version of this course to make their unit selection for the current year.

Every re-enrolling student will be able to complete their current course of study. As a continuing student you should always consider transferring to the newest course version to enable you to take advantage of new and exciting changes to university programs. Students electing not to transfer should refer to the transitional arrangements where provided.

If you have any queries, or concerns about your course progression you would like clarified, please contact Student Central on freecall 1800 061 963 or student.central@cdu.edu.au.

Our Master of Occupational Therapy degree comprises 160 credit points, is delivered internally and externally, and includes 1,000 hours of practice education, supported by our academics. External student are required to attend on campus intensives and both internal and external students will need attend regular synchronous learning through tutorials/workshops (offered face to face and online). Unique opportunities exist in the Northern Territory's local, rural and remote areas.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.

Unit type

Credit Points

Specific requirements

Core Units
(12 units)

160cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 160 credit points as detailed below.

SBI161 * Anatomy and Physiology 1 (replaces SBI171 and SBI172 from 2025 - see additional information below)
SBI162* Anatomy and Physiology 2 (replaces SBI171 and SBI172 from 2025 - see additional information below)
HSC133 Perspectives of First Nations Health (title change 2026) (replaces HSC203 from 2024)
PHM526 Research Design (replaces SWK312 from 2024) (replaced by HEA527 Research Skills for Health Professional from 2026)
OCC511 Occupational Therapy Profession and Practice (replaced by OCC311 Foundations in Occupational Therapy Profession and Practice from 2026) #
OCC512 Enabling Occupational Abilities and Participation #
OCC513 Humans as Occupational Beings #
OCC514 Mental Health Approaches in Occupational Therapy Practice (20cp) # ##
OCC515 Occupational Therapy for Children and Youth (20cp) # ##
OCC516 Occupational Therapy Practice for Adults and Older Adults (20cp) # ##
OCC517 Occupational Therapy Practice 1 (unit title change from 2026) ##
OCC612 Occupational Therapy Professional Practice 2 (20cp) ##

160cp

Total Credit Points

Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)

See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.

# Simulation block: Students are required to attend 30 hours on-campus simulation block as a part of this unit (24 hours for OCC311, OCC512 and OCC513).
## Work Integrated Learning: Students are required to attend the clinical placement hours as allocated by CDU Placement Office.
# ## Simulation block and Work Integrated Learning: Students are required to attend both on-campus simulation block and clinical placements.

COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2026

HEA527 Research Skills for Health Professional replaces PHM526 Research Design. Students who have completed PHM526 do not complete HEA527.
OCC311 Foundations in Occupational Therapy Profession and Practice replaces OCC511 Occupational Therapy Profession and Practice. Students have completed OCC511 do not complete OCC311.

COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2025

SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 and SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 have been replaced by SBI161 and SBI162 from Semester 1 2025.

Students who have completed BOTH SBI171 and SBI172 prior to 2025 do not need to complete SBI161 or SBI162.
Students who have NOT completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025 should complete the two new units SBI161 and SBI162.
Students who have completed SBI171 only (and not SBI172) should complete SBI172 in 2025. Students should NOT complete the new unit SBI162.
Students who have completed SBI172 only (and not SBI171) should complete SBI171 in 2025. Students should NOT complete the new unit SBI161.

SBI171 and SBI172 will be offered for a final time in 2025 but will only be available to students who have completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025.

COURSE CHANGES and TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2024

HSC133 replaces HSC203. Students who have completed HSC203 do not complete HSC133.
PHM526 replaces SWK312. Students who have completed SWK312 do not complete PHM526.

Further Assistance

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Unit Catalogue - provides general information about each unit including a brief description, the semester and mode offered as well as the fees for Commonwealth Supported places.
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