Bachelor of Occupational Therapy for 2010

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 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
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

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* 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

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

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.

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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