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.
| Domestic students | International students | |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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* | 84.40 |
* The "clearly in" score is based on last year's 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.
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.
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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