Occupational Therapy
Job titles
Exercise Physiologist
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Personal Trainer
Physiotherapist
Registered Occupational Therapist
English requirements
IELTS 6.5 – 7.0
TOEFL iBT 90 – 100 with 20 in each band
Academic requirements
Bachelor’s degree: High school graduate, foundation or diploma
Master’s degree: Bachelor’s degree. Some universities may require work experience and the recognition of an association
English (4SA)
One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4SA)
Subjects
Introduction to Biomedical Data Analysis
Anatomy and Physiology Systems
Occupation and Occupational Therapy
Public Health Research Methods
Introduction to Social Theory
Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Practice
Understanding the Context of Occupation
Occupational Therapy Professional Practice Education
Contributing to the Community
Contemporary Issues in Occupational Therapy
Institution list
QLD
Australian Catholic University, Griffith University, James Cook University, Southern Cross University, University of Queensland, University of the Sunshine Coast
VIC
Australian Catholic University, Deakin University, La Trobe University, Monash University
NSW
Australian Catholic University, Charles Sturt University, University of Newcastle, Western Sydney University
SA
Flinders University, University of South Australia
ACT
University of Canberra
RECENT JOB GROWTH
5.1%
5 year growth
STUDY OPTIONS
Bachelor’s: 3 years
Diploma + Bachelor’s: 4 years
Bachelor’s + Master’s: 5 years
WORK & MIGRATION OPTIONS
Temporary Graduate
Subclass 485 for 2 years
Permanent Residency
Subclass 189