MEDICINE AND HEALTH Bachelor of Health Science/ ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Master of Occupational Therapy The Master of Occupational Therapy is a highly competitive course with a limited number of places. This means that although SATAC CODE – 104901 you may meet the minimum entry requirements for the course, Casuarina, Online you may not be ranked high enough to receive an offer. Subquotas are in place for First Nation and NT Resident applicants. DURATION – 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time Please be advised short-listed applicants may be required to undertake an interview. DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1 Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 70*. ABOUT THE COURSE Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV Occupational therapy (OT) is a degree-based health profession. level or higher. Our accredited Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or Occupational Therapy degree is regulated by the Australian Health equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma with a GPA of Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). at least 5. Be equipped with the skills and knowledge to improve the lives Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered of people, families, and communities with which you work. As equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. a graduate of our Health Science/Occupational Therapy degree Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 147. you will understand the importance of occupation to peoples and Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program or the communities health and well-being. You will develop the skills and Preparation for Tertiary Success courses or other recognised knowledge to help achieve optimal health and well-being. tertiary preparation courses. Secure practical experience by completing 1,000 hours of practice education with the support of our academics and ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS registered occupational therapy professionals. Unique placement Under National Law, you will be required to comply with a range opportunities exist in the Northern Territory's regional, rural and of legislative requirements. remote areas. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Our Health Science/Occupational Therapy degree offers The Bachelor of Health Science/ Master of Occupational Therapy international study opportunities and welcomes both First Nations is a highly competitive course with a limited number of places. and international students with dedicated support services on This means that although you may meet the minimum entry hand to support you through your degree. requirements for the course, you may not be ranked high enough PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION to receive an offer. CDU’s Bachelor of Health Science/ Master of Occupational English Language requirements apply. Therapy has been approved by the Occupational Therapy Board Subquotas are in place for First Nation and NT Resident applicants. of Australia and accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council, Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or Occupational Therapy Australia. equivalent international qualification with at least a credit average All students within the occupational therapy program will be (GPA of 5.00). registered by the College with the Australian Health Practitioner Please be advised short-listed applicants may be required to Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Under the National Law, all students undertake an interview. are required to comply with a range of legislative requirements. There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must CAREER OPPORTUNITIES read and understand the requirements for this course prior to Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities enrolling. in areas such as community health centres, public and private INHERENT REQUIREMENTS hospitals, aged care facilities, paediatric facilities, education Inherent requirements apply to this course. facilities, mental health settings, alcohol and drug services, private See http://www.cdu.edu.au/inherent-requirements for details. clinics, non-government organisations, correctional institutions, universities and research facilities, corporate and industrial settings, supported employment and government departments. Charles Darwin University 51 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees