Details
University Location | Brisbane, Queensland |
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City Population | 2.5 million |
Student Population | 55,044 |
Int'l Student Population | 21,000 |
Main Campus | St Lucia |
Program Campus | St Lucia |
Program Duration | 4 years |
Estimated Annual Tuition | $51,200 AUD (2024 fees; subject to increase) |
Semester Intake | February |
Next Available Intake | 2024 |
Application Deadline | November 29 each year* |
Overview
The UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is ranked number one in overall student satisfaction and is in equal first place for the greatest number of teaching and learning awards, citations, grants and fellowships.
Program
In the UQ Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Honours program, you’ll be taught by experienced occupational therapy educators and researchers who specialize in areas including disability and participation, aphasia, and occupational performance. Learning from the best, will give you a solid foundation to begin your career. You will undertake a variety of sessional practical experiences from Year 1 before commencing full-time block placements during Years 3 and 4.
You will undertake simulated learning activities in the school’s six-bed simulation ward to enhance your skills prior to going on clinical placement. Approximately 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice is offered in a range of clinical settings that includes hospitals, educational facilities, other health-care organizations, and private practices.
UQ has two dedicated occupational therapy clinics where you’ll hone and develop your skills. The clinics specialize in child development and learning needs, and the assessment and treatment of people of all ages with muscular tightness in their arms and hands. During your placements, you will have the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework and research to practice and develop your clinical skills in real-life settings.
Admission Requirements
Completed high school diploma
You must have a high school diploma, including Grade 12 subjects in English and one of biological science, chemistry, or physics with a minimum GPA of 91%.
Admission Timeline
*While the application deadline is November 29 each year, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
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