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.
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.
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| Intakes | First semester | First semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 4 years full-time | 4 years |
| Credit points | 192 total for course | 192 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $7,550 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 $26,800 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 |
Equivalent Australian Year 12.
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.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
English at a minimum of four at a standard level.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Peninsula |
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| ENTER clearly in* | 76.35(CSP); Individual Offer (international) |
* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
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.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
English at a minimum of four at a standard level.
Gaining the required result in one of the following tests of English language:
a minimum overall IELTS test score of at least 6.5 with individual band scores required at 6.5 for Reading, 6.5 for Listening, 6.0 for Writing and 6.0 for Speaking.
a TOEFL minimum test score of either;
in the written TOEFL, 580 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 4.5; or
in the internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 90 with at least 22 in the written section and no less than 20 in any other section.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Peninsula |
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| International Baccalaureate | 29 |
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
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