Associate Degree in Health Science AssocDegHlthSc
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy BOccTherapy
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) BOccTherapy(Hons)
Diploma of Health Science DipHlthSc
On Campus - Albury-Wodonga
On Campus - Port Macquarie
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Course duration referenced below is the effective time taken to complete a course when studied full time (full time equivalent duration). At Charles Sturt the standard calendar refers to 32 points a session over a 2 session calendar year. The Actual Duration is the time taken to complete the course following the prescribed enrolment pattern. A course's actual duration can be affected by the session calendar (number of sessions undertaken per year) and/or mode (full time, part time or mixed) and credit packages which may have been granted upon admission. Therefore, depending on the prescribed enrolment pattern, mode, calendar utilised and credit awarded a course may take less time or more time to complete than the duration noted as full time equivalent years. Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern to determine the actual duration of study.
Full-time: 1.0 year (or part-time equivalent)
Full-time: 4.0 years (or part-time equivalent)
Full-time: 4.0 years (or part-time equivalent)
Full-time: 2.0 years (or part-time equivalent)
In order to be considered for honours at the end of year two, students must achieve a minimum grade point average of 5.0.
Selection into the Honours stream depends on academic merit, the extent to which students have considered a potential project topic and the availability of appropriate supervisors.
If selected, students will complete specific Honours subjects in their third and fourth year that replace standard subjects.
Inherent Requirements
General details are availiable at https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/inherent-requirements
Students must also meet the inherent requirements of the course as outlined in the Charles Sturt University Inherent Requirements for Occupational Therapy https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/allied-health-pharmacy/bachelor-occupational-therapy/inherent-requirements
Inherent requirements are the fundamental components of a Course or Subject, that are necessary to demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills essential to achieve the core learning outcomes of the Course or Subject, while preserving the academic integrity of the universitys learning assessment and accreditation processes. The Disability Education Standard, Section 3.4 (3) states: In assessing whether an adjustment to the Course, Subject of the Course or program in which the student is enrolled, or proposes to be enrolled, is reasonable, the provider is entitled to maintain the academic requirements of the Course or program, and other requirements or components that are inherent in or essential to its nature. Note: In providing for students with disabilities, a provider may continue to ensure the integrity of its Courses or programs and assessment requirements and processes, so that those on whom it confers an award can present themselves as having the appropriate knowledge, experience and expertise implicit in the holding of that particular award.
A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher (or equivalent).
OR
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
AND
English language requirements apply. An Academic IELTS of 6.5 with no score below a 6.5 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent.
Inherent Requirements
General details are availiable at https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/inherent-requirements
Students must also meet the inherent requirements of the course as outlined in the Charles Sturt University Inherent Requirements for Occupational Therapy https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/allied-health-pharmacy/bachelor-occupational-therapy/inherent-requirements.
Inherent requirements are the fundamental components of a Course or Subject, that are necessary to demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills essential to achieve the core learning outcomes of the Course or Subject, while preserving the academic integrity of the universitys learning assessment and accreditation processes. The Disability Education Standard, Section 3.4 (3) states: In assessing whether an adjustment to the Course, Subject of the Course or program in which the student is enrolled, or proposes to be enrolled, is reasonable, the provider is entitled to maintain the academic requirements of the Course or program, and other requirements or components that are inherent in or essential to its nature. Note: In providing for students with disabilities, a provider may continue to ensure the integrity of its Courses or programs and assessment requirements and processes, so that those on whom it confers an award can present themselves as having the appropriate knowledge, experience and expertise implicit in the holding of that particular award.
Standard Charles Sturt University credit rules apply
Standard Charles Sturt University credit rules apply
Standard Charles Sturt University Credit Policy applies: https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=120
Standard Charles Sturt University Credit Policy applies: https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=120
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
The course consists of 20 core subjects. At the end of second year students can choose, dependent upon satisfying minimum requirements, to complete the honours stream (seven compulsory subjects) or remain in the pass degree (6 compulsory subjects and one unrestricted elective).
Key Subjects
BMS161 Health and the Human body: cells, immunity and musculoskeletal system (8)
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy (8)
BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice (8)
OCC103 Communication for Health Practice (8)
OCC104 Person, Environment and Occupation Foundations (8)
OCC105 Occupational Therapy Practice (8)
Core
BMS161 Health and the Human body: cells, immunity and musculoskeletal system (8)
BMS162 Health and the Human body: systemic human physiology (8)
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy (8)
BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice (8)
BMS271 Functional Anatomy of Head, Neck, Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb (8)
HIP100 Introduction to Health and Rehabilitation (8)
HIP202 Research for Health Practice (8)
IKC100 Indigenous Health (8)
OCC103 Communication for Health Practice (8)
OCC104 Person, Environment and Occupation Foundations (8)
OCC105 Occupational Therapy Practice (8)
OCC200 Professional Decision-making in Occupational Therapy (8)
OCC220 Occupational therapy assessment: Principles and practice (8)
OCC204 Enabling Strategies: Environmental Adaptation and Assistive Technologies (8)
OCC205 Enabling Strategies: Facilitating Therapeutic Groups (8)
OCC206 Enabling Strategies: Working with Individuals (Fundamentals) (8)
OCC300 Enabling Strategies: Working with Individuals (Consolidation) (16)
OCC304 Enabling Strategies: Working with Communities (16)
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services (8)
HLT417 Indigenous Perspectives on Health and Well-being (8)
HIP423 Transition to Professional Practice (8)
Pass Stream
OCC320 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 1 (16)
OCC321 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 2 (16)
OCC404 Enabling Strategies: Advanced Practice (16)
OCC420 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 3 (16)
OCC421 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 4 (16)
Unrestricted Elective * (8)
Honours Stream
HRS411 Science Honours Research Foundations (8)
HRS422 Science Honours Research Commencement (8)
HRS434 Science Honours Research Completion (8)
HRS451 Science Honours Research Dissertation (8)
OCC330 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 1 (Honours) (12)
OCC331 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 2 (Honours) (12)
OCC430 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 3 (Honours) (12)
OCC431 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 4 (Honours) (12)
OCC406 Paired subject with OCC404 (Honours) (8)
*Unrestricted elective subjects - Pass stream only (1 subject, 8 points).
Students can choose to complete any subject offered within Charles Sturt University that they are eligible to enrol in.
The following subjects are examples of some of the subjects students may choose to enrol in for Year 3, Session 1 (30):
GER204 Ageing and Professional Practice (8)
LES202 Community Leisure & Health Issues (8)
LES301 Health Policy and Program Development (8)
PSY214 Health Psychology (8)
SCI301 International Practical Experience (8)
WEL206 Facilitating Positive Behaviour (8)
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) Integrated Honours only has an intake in Session 1 (30), study is available full time as per the enrolment pattern below.
FULL TIME STUDY PATTERN
Year 1, Session 1 (30)
BMS161 Health and the Human body: cells, immunity and musculoskeletal system (8)
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy (8)
HIP100 Introduction to Health and Rehabilitation (8)
OCC104 Person, Environment and Occupation Foundations (8)
Year 1, Session 2 (60)
BMS162 Health and the Human body: systemic human physiology (8)
IKC100 Indigenous Health (8)
OCC103 Communication for Health Practice (8)
OCC105 Occupational Therapy Practice (8)
Students may exit at this point with the Diploma of Health Science (exit point only) award.
Year 2, Session 1 (30)
HIP202 Research for Health Practice (8)
OCC200 Professional decision-making in occupational therapy (8)
BMS271 Functional Anatomy of Head, Neck, Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb (8)
OCC204 Enabling Strategies: Environmental Adaptation and Assistive Technologies (8)
Year 2, Session 2 (60)
BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice (8)
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services (8)
OCC205 Enabling Strategies: Facilitating therapeutic groups (8)
OCC206 Enabling Strategies: Working with Individuals (Fundamentals) (8)
Students may exit at this point with the Associate Degree in Health Science (exit point only) award.
PASS STREAM STUDY PATTERN
Year 3, Session 1 (30)
OCC300 Enabling Strategies: Working with Individuals (Consolidation) (16)
OCC304 Enabling Strategies: Working with Communities (8)
Elective
Year 3, Session 2 (60)
OCC320 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 1 (16)
OCC321 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 2 (16)
Year 4, Session 1 (30)
OCC420 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 3 (16)
OCC421 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 4 (16)
Year 4, Session 2 (60)
OCC404 Enabling Strategies: Advanced Practice (16)
HLT417 Indigenous Perspectives on Health and Well-Being (8)
HIP423 Transition to Professional Practice (8)
HONOURS STREAM STUDY PATTERN
Year 3, Session 1 (30)
HRS411 Research Foundations (8)
OCC300 Enabling Strategies: Working with Individuals (Consolidation) (16)
OCC304 Enabling Strategies: Working with Communities (8)
Year 3, Session 2 (60)
HRS422 Research Commencement (8)
OCC330 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 1 (Honours) (12)
OCC331 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 2 (Honours) (12)
Year 4, Session 1 (30)
HRS434 Science Honours Research Completion (8)
OCC430 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 3 (Honours) (12)
OCC431 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 4 (Honours) (12)
Year 4, Session 2 (60)
HRS451 Science Honours Research Dissertation (8)
OCC406 Enabling Strategies: Advanced Practice (Honours) (8)
HLT417 Indigenous Perspectives on Health and Well-Being (8)
HIP423 Transition to Professional Practice (8)
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Workplace Learning component. Further details for Workplace Learning requirements are located via the subject page
OCC105 Occupational Therapy Practice
OCC206 Enabling strategies: Working with individuals (Fundamentals)
OCC320 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 1
OCC321 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 2
OCC330 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning (Honours) 1
OCC331 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning (Honours) 2
OCC420 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 3
OCC421 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 4
OCC430 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 3 (Honours)
OCC431 Occupational Therapy Workplace Learning 4 (Honours)
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component. Further details of Residential School requirements are located via the subject page
BMS161 Health and the Human body: cells, immunity and musculoskeletal system
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
BMS271 Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools at About Residential School
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) course is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council (OTC) and approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA). The course is also approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). The Albury-Wodonga offering has full accreditation from December 2019 to December 2024. The Port Macquarie offering has full accreditation from September 2021 to December 2026. To work as an occupational therapist, you must register for practice with the OTBA.
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: July 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.