Bachelor of Occupational Therapy for 2009

Course overview

Occupational therapy is concerned with the extent to which people can perform the daily activities that make up their occupation, in the contexts of self-care, work or leisure. Clients may be individuals, small groups, organisations or communities. In this course, students divide their time between classes on campus and fieldwork placements. Students study basic human biosciences, behavioural health sciences and occupational sciences. As they progress through the course, students apply their skills to occupational-therapy practice, working under supervision in fieldwork settings. Students with a minimum 75 per cent cumulative grade average, and who are ranked in the top 10 per cent at the end of year 2 of the bachelor's degree, will be eligible to be admitted into the honours course. The honours course provides students with the opportunity to enhance their research skills and undertake a supervised research project. No additional period of study is required for the awarding of honours in this degree.

Career outlook

Occupational therapists enable people of all ages who may have physical, mental and/or social challenges to participate in their everyday activities. They work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, supported employment services, psychiatric clinics and specialised programs for children, the elderly and people with developmental disabilities. Occupational therapists may work individually or as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.

This course is accredited by OT Australia and by WFOT, the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Course Content University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 4 years full-time 4 years
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$6,223 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$25,320 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 063700F
Monash course code 3869 3869
Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact Telephone: +61 3 9904 4466, email: occupationaltherapy@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/occupationaltherapy International Student Enquiries Telephone: +(61)3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE

All completed TAFE studies will be considered. Biological or Social Sciences would be most appropriate.

University

Applicants are required to demonstrate their preparedness and aptitude for study by undertaking two single units, even if they have completed the VCE prerequisites or their equivalents. It is recommended that applicants choose units that correspond to the VCE prerequisite studies for this course (see next column) or units that form part of the course.

Applicants will normally equire at least a distinction average (70%) in recent studies to be considered for admission.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of four at a standard level.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Peninsula
ENTER clearly in* 84.40

* The "clearly in" score is based on last year's selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE

All completed TAFE studies will be considered. Biological or Social Sciences would be most appropriate.

University

Applicants are required to demonstrate their preparedness and aptitude for study by undertaking two single units, even if they have completed the VCE prerequisites or their equivalents. It is recommended that applicants choose units that correspond to the VCE prerequisite studies for this course (see next column) or units that form part of the course.

Applicants will normally equire at least a distinction average (70%) in recent studies to be considered for admission.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of four at a standard level.

English requirements for international students

Must meet the minimum English language requirement below: English is the student's first language of instruction, or applicants for whom English is not the first language of instruction must have taken an English Language Proficiency test within 24 months prior to study commencement and have achieved the following results:-

IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in

Writing and Speaking; or TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or a

computer-based TOEFL 237 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5; or an

Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower

than 20.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Peninsula
International Baccalaureate 29

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

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