Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Occupational Therapy
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
A career as an occupational therapist (OT) will open doors to a multitude of opportunities in health and social care delivery. This unique area of health prepares graduates to work with people across all ages who may have motor-sensory or muscular-skeletal impairments, disability, injuries or mental health problems that impact their ability to cope with day-to-day activities.This course equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to improve the lives of the clients, families and communities in which you will work.The Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Occupational Therapy incorporates 1000 hours of health practicum supported by CDU academics and registered OT professionals. There are unique placement opportunities in the Northern Territory's local, rural and remote areas. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students are encouraged to apply. CDU's Indigenous Student Support services are on hand to support you through your degree. This course offers international study opportunities and welcomes international students with a dedicated international student support academic.
Structure
Occupational therapists have diverse career opportunities leading to work with clients across all ages in multidisciplinary health settings. On completion of this course, you will graduate with both a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Occupational Therapy and qualify to register as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).This program provides a comprehensive understanding of Australia's health disparities and global health perspectives, including opportunity to participate in international study programs. You will be prepared to enter the OT workforce with skills and knowledge to work with people across all ages who may have motor-sensory or muscular-skeletal impairments, disability, injuries or mental health problems that impact their ability to cope with life activities.There are 1000 hours of health practicum supported by academics and registered OT health professionals. CDU encourages students to consider placements in the Northern Territory local, rural and remote areas.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 320 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsBachelor of Health Science Core Units (20 units) 200cpCompulsory Core units totalling 200 credit points as detailed below.SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2SWK102 Communication SkillsPSY140 Introduction to Psychology AHSC111 Ethics in Health Care (replaces HSC210 from 2021)HSC112 Basics of EpidemiologyHSC121 Australia's Healthcare System and PoliciesHSC132 Introduction to Health PromotionSPE111 Physical Assessment, Exercise Prescription and Delivery (replaces SPE209 Exercise Physiology 1 from 2021)HSC203 Perspectives of Indigenous Health (new title from 2021)HSC204 Chronic Conditions ManagementHSC211 Mental Health and WellbeingHSC220 Society, Culture and Health: A Sociological Introduction (replaces HSC230 from 2021)MAN204 Project ManagementPSY208 Biological Bases of BehaviourSPE261 Functional Anatomy (replaces SBI261 from 2021)HSC312 Global and Environmental HealthHSC318 Rural and Remote HealthPHM301 Exploring Public HealthSWK312 Social Research MethodsMaster of Occupational Therapy Core Units (8 units) 120cpCompulsory Core units totalling 120 credit points as detailed below.OCC501 Principles and Processes of Occupational TherapyOCC502 Enabling Occupational Abilities and ParticipationOCC503 Humans as Occupational BeingsOCC504 Occupational Therapy for Mental Health (WIL) (available from 2022)OCC505 Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescence (WIL) (available from 2022)OCC506 Occupation Therapy for Adults and Older Adults (available from 2022)OCC601 Professional Practice 1 (30cp) (WIL) (available from 2022)OCC602 Professional Practice 2 (30cp) (WIL) (available from 2022) 320cpTotal Credit PointsCourse Changes - 2021Please note the following course structure changes:HSC210 Health Sociology has been replaced by HSC111 Ethics in Health Care. Students who have already completed HSC210 do not need to completed HSC111.HSC230 Cultural Safety in Health has been replaced by HSC220 Society, Culture and Health: A Sociological Introduction. Students who have already completed HSC230 do not need to complete HSC220.PHM526 Research Design and PHM527 Health Research Skills have been removed and are no longer required.OCC601 and OCC602 have increased from a 20 credit point to a 30 credit point unit due to the significant placement requirements for this unit.
Subjects
- Health and Medicine, Sports and Recreation
Standard entry requirements
Admission requirements are met by one of the following: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*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Diploma level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma with a GPA of at least 5.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 162 (or a score of 168 if prior to May 2010).Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program or the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses or a recognised enabling course of at least twelve months duration.* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $30,240 | No |
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| CDU Online | International: $30,240 | No |
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