Occupational Therapy - M3001
If you're passionate about promoting health and well-being, and wish to enable people to participate in activities to their full potential, Occupational Therapy (Honours) at Monash will set you on the right path. The practice involves working with individuals, families, organisations and communities to enhance their ability to engage in the daily occupations and activities of everyday life.
Drawing on the most current thinking and methods in the occupational, behavioural, social and biomedical sciences, Occupational Therapy (Honours) is an internationally recognised course that uses a combination of teaching and learning methods that include scenario-based learning, interactive and skills development workshops, use of e-technologies and reflection.
Your studies will include the foundations of occupational science, anatomy, physiology, psychology, inter-professional education, understanding health and occupational therapy practice. You will develop and apply this knowledge to the assessment and intervention processes used by occupational therapists when working with clients and client groups.
Practice education in various practice settings will provide further opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills, while developing your appreciation of the relevance of ongoing learning in the context of supervised health service delivery.
Your clinical and professional skills will be enhanced through time spent working with students enrolled in other health science courses (e.g. nursing, physiotherapy), enabling you to experience interdisciplinary service delivery and inter-professional education.
At a glance
Subject prerequisites
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Course Details
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First Semester (February) |
Qualification |
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) |
Discover Monash: Occupational Therapy
Watch this video to find out more about our occupational therapy courses.
Deliver collaborative health care
Occupational therapists play an important role in recovery and wellbeing. But it takes a whole team of different health professions working together to get the best outcomes for patients.
Celebrating our 15 Year Anniversary
Occupational Therapy course is celebrating its fifteenth year and has achieved impressive teaching and research results in that relatively short time. Read more.
"The clinical placement I did in Tasmania was a life-changing experience. It was extremely satisfying knowing what you’ve learned during semester could be applied in a real-life setting."
Where could an occupational therapy degree take me?
Studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy opens the door to a range of rewarding careers. Hear from two of our graduates about what their careers as an occupational therapist and hand clinician are like.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
There are many ways to be considered for entry to a Monash University degree depending on your educational background and history. The below options reflect the academic requirements for the different applicant categories (or the highest level of education previously completed) to be considered for this Monash course. All applicants must satisfy equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent tertiary units including the English language requirements.
Qualifications
Equivalent Australian Year 12
Completing Year 12 in the Current Year or within the Last 2 Years
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education
Started or Completed a TAFE Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma
Applicants with VET Study
Started or Completed a Bachelor Degree
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Finished Year 12 More than 3 Years Ago with No Further Study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Alternative qualifications and prerequisites
For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Police Check, Working with Children Check and Immunisation: Successful applicants will be required to hold a valid Police Check, Working with Children (WWC) Check (http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/) and a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. Information regarding the full requirements is available at Mandatory compliance (monash.edu/medicine/study/student-services/mandatory-compliance)
Additional information
Applicants must be 18 years of age by 1 July of the first year of the course to meet the mandatory requirements for practice education placements. Underage applicants who can not meet this requirement are not eligible for an offer. Please refer to the mandatory compliance web page for additional information.
Immunisation: Students must satisfy the Faculty's immunisation requirements.
Failure to hold satisfactory checks may result in students being unable /not eligible to complete the required components of this degree.
Inherent requirements
To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements.
Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.
Making the application
Future students
Semester one (February)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount for 2026 is:
A$9537
Note: see information on how fees are calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.