Curtin University

Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (Honours)

Undergraduate
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Details

University Location Perth, Western Australia
City Population 2.1 million
Student Population 56,000
Int'l Student Population 16,000
Main Campus Curtin Perth
Program Campus Curtin Perth
Program Duration 4 years
Estimated Annual Tuition AUD$45,726 (2026 fees; subject to increase)
Semester Intake February
Next Available Intake 2026
Application Deadline No set deadline*
CRICOS Provider 00301J
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Overview

The Faculty of Health Sciences at Curtin University offers a range of facilities that allow for real-world learning in safe environments, under the supervision of experienced staff. Some of these facilities simulate the experience of a healthcare setting to prepare you for practice, while others are functional clinics where you can directly help members of the public in Perth and regional Western Australia. The university also offers specialized research facilities to support funded research projects across the university and beyond.

Within the Faculty of Health Sciences, the School of Allied Health is a leading provider in Western Australia of professionally recognized undergraduate and postgraduate courses in exercise and sport science, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and social work.

Program

Occupational therapists work with people of all ages who may have experienced injury, illness, or disability. They help people to engage in occupations or activities that are meaningful to them and to achieve independence, better health, well-being, and satisfaction in their lives.

In Curtin’s Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (Honours) program, you’ll learn to identify the physical, psychosocial, cognitive, behavioural, and environmental factors that can help or hinder participation in everyday activities.

You’ll learn to collaborate with other health professionals to provide cross-disciplinary care focused on the client and their needs.

As an occupational therapist, you can work across a range of industries in different roles:

Working with children
Help children achieve their developmental milestones such as fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Educate and involve parents, carers and others to facilitate the normal development and learning of children.

Rehabilitation and aged care
Help clients regain or enhance their daily lives after an event such as hip replacement or stroke. Assess and modify clients’ home and community environments to improve their safety and independence.

Acute care
Assess clients’ cognition, function and psychosocial needs. Monitor clients’ function and progress, prescribing adaptive equipment to ensure safety upon discharge from hospitals.

Injury management
Use specialized assessments to determine the functional requirements of various jobs, and clients’ capacity to return to work. Design and coordinate graded return to work programs. Educate clients in safe work practices. Modify the work environment to suit the needs of individuals to prevent or minimize injuries.

Mental health
Design individual and group programs and activities to enhance clients’ independence in everyday activities. Develop coping strategies for clients in overcoming their mental health issues.

 

Clinical Placements
Throughout the program, you’ll learn in laboratories, learning spaces and resource rooms tailored for gaining occupational therapy skills. You’ll also complete approximately 1,000 hours of fieldwork practice in various clinical and industry settings.

Admission Requirements

Completed high school diploma
You must have a high school diploma with a minimum cGPA of 73%, plus 1 of biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, human biology, integrated science, physics, psychology, or physical education studies.

Admission Timeline

*While there is no set application deadline, you are encouraged to apply at least 6 months prior to the program start date.