The University of Queensland

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.