Occupational Therapy - M3001
If you're passionate about promoting health and wellbeing, 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 traditional and scenario-based learning methods and teaching techniques.
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.
Fieldwork 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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Duration |
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Start date |
First Semester (February) |
Qualification |
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) |
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
Qualifications
Equivalent Australian Year 12
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 1 July 2023, to meet the mandatory requirements for clinical 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.
The course develops through theme studies in related knowledge on occupation and health, therapeutic interventions and research in practice, which come together in professional practice and are demonstrated in the final placement and portfolio examination.
A. Related knowledge on occupation and health
B. Enabling occupation
C. Evidence based practice development
D. Professional practice
E. Free elective study
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 is:
A$8021
Note: see information on how average fee is 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.