The University of Queensland Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Honours Undergraduate Apply To This Program Details University Location Brisbane, Queensland 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 $47,504 AUD (2023 fees; subject to increase) Semester Intake February Next Available Intake 2024 Application Deadline November 29 each year* Apply To This Program 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. Student Reviews What do OzTREKK students think about studying Occupational Therapy at The University of Queensland? Read on! 1/1 “I also really like that we are a class of 35 students” Occupational Therapy is all about bettering the lives of others through their daily occupations. I love that I will soon be qualified to help people who experience challenges in their every day life and I love that everyone in my class has the same mindset as me in that we are all very helpful towards each other. I also really like that we are a class of 35 students because in less than a month we are all friends with each other and kind of feel like a family. I also really like that we are a class of 35 students Occupational Therapy is all about bettering the lives of others through their daily occupations. I love that I will soon be qualified to help people who experience challenges in their every day life and I love that everyone in my class has the same mindset as me in that we are all very helpful towards each other. I also really like that we are a class of 35 students because in less than a month we are all friends with each other and kind of feel like a family. Alina K Master of Occupational Therapy Studies The University of Queensland, 2017 Alina K Master of Occupational Therapy Studies The University of Queensland, 2017 Related News View All 3 March 2023 · News Australian university applications are officially open! Australian university applications are officially open, and starting now means making your application as strong as possible. Here’s how. Read More 13 February 2023 · News What is occupational therapy? What is occupational therapy (OT) and how does it differ from physiotherapy? How can you train to become an occupational therapist? Read More 6 April 2022 · News Top 5 questions we get asked about studying in Australia What’s the deal with studying in Australia, how does it work, and what’s in it for me? Here are the top 5 questions we get asked about studying in Australia! Read More Admissions OfficerLara Klymko Lara enjoys nature walks and creating things out of yarn while consuming media. She’d better never encounter a bear; she would try to hug it. INFP. Lara works with all rehab and health sciences students. Need help with applying to physio, OT, chiro, speech path, or audiology? How about nursing, optom, and public health? Contact Lara! Recipes: Ethiopian, Italian, bread, bread, and more bread Drink: That 3 a.m. gulp of water Music: Synth-, retro-, vapor-, slush-, chillwave Podcasts: MFM, IASIP, TAL, Radiolab Favourite saying: Old goths never die, they just fade to grey. Superpower: Arachnophilia Email: [email protected]