Key information
Join the high-demand field of occupational therapy.
A Bachelor of Occupational Therapy prepares you for a rewarding career supporting people to live meaningfully and participate fully in everyday life.
Graduates work across a range of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation services, mental health, disability, aged care, schools and community services, as part of collaborative healthcare teams.
You’ll be prepared for careers in clinical practice, education, research and service development across Australia and internationally.
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists support people to participate in everyday activities by assessing their needs and working with them to improve skills, adapt environments or develop strategies that enhance independence and wellbeing.
Researcher
Conducts studies and analyses data to advance knowledge in speech pathology. This role often leads to academic or clinical research positions.
Policy advisor
Develops and advises on policies related to health and communication services. This role can lead to influential positions within government or non-profit organisations.
Manager
Oversees teams and operations within healthcare settings, ensuring effective service delivery. This role can lead to senior management positions.
Project officer
Supports the planning and implementation of health-related projects, often within community health settings. This role can be a stepping stone to management positions.
With further postgraduate study and work experience, careers could include:
- Clinical specialist
- Academic lecturer
- Health services manager
- Advanced practice speech pathologist
- Research director
- Policy development leader
- Consultant
- Rehabilitation director
Program of study
You’ll develop interprofessional capabilities through shared learning experiences with other allied health students, preparing you for collaborative healthcare practice in real clinical environments.
*subject to approval
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) have been designed to meet the entry-level competency standards for occupational therapy in Australia and the academic requirements for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (subject to accreditation).
Frequently asked questions.
Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.
Occupational therapy is a rewarding career focused on supporting people to participate in meaningful everyday activities.
Occupational therapists support people to improve independence by adapting activities, environments and skills to enhance participation in daily life.
Yes. Occupational therapists are in strong demand across health, disability, education, aged care and community sectors.
Entry is competitive and selection ranks vary each year. Admission requirements are published annually.
Yes. Placements are a core part of the degree and provide extensive hands-on experience across a range of settings. Placements are sourced by the university and designed to ensure you meet occupational therapy competency standards. You will undertake professional experience placements totalling 1,000 hours in accordance with the accreditation standards of the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
No. This degree is delivered on campus only.
Applications are submitted via SATAC. Alternative entry pathways are available for eligible applicants.
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