James Cook University
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
- Campus
- Brisbane
- Duration
- 4 years typical full-time
- Intakes
- -
- International tuition
- -
- Provider registration
- 00117J
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Occupation-based practice, health and participation, assessment and intervention, evidence-based practice and mandatory professional placement. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to occupational therapist and allied-health roles subject to registration/professional requirements.
- Qualification level
- Bachelor
- Field
- Health Sciences
- Typical duration
- 4 years typical full-time
- Study destinations
- 2
- Partner offerings
- 8
Course overview
Why study Bachelor of Occupational Therapy?
- Occupation-based practice
- Health
- Participation
- Assessment
- Intervention
- Evidence-based practice
- Mandatory professional placement
The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to occupational therapist and allied-health roles subject to registration/professional requirements.
Career direction
Where could this course take you?
Roles this qualification is mapped to across current Grace partner evidence.
- Occupational therapist and allied-health roles subject to registration/professional requirements.
Professional eligibility depends on the provider’s award, accreditation, placement requirements and destination rules.
Grace partner network
Where can you study Bachelor of Occupational Therapy?
Choose a destination to see the Grace partner options recorded for this course.
Study in Australia
Grace partners offering this course
3 Grace partner options currently shown.
CQUniversity
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Campus
- Rockhampton
- Duration
- -
- Intakes
- -
- International tuition
- -
- Provider registration
- 00219C
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Campus
- Newcastle
- Duration
- -
- Intakes
- -
- International tuition
- -
- Provider registration
- 00109J
Destination context
Why study OT in Australia?
Broad university/VET choice, many applied and professionally accredited programmes, and multiple city/campus options.
Occupation-based practice, health and participation, assessment and intervention, evidence-based practice and mandatory professional placement.
View official destination sourceEligibility
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Requirements vary by institution and by the official award shown above. Grace will check your prior study against the provider’s current published criteria.
English language requirements
English scores and accepted tests vary by provider. No single institution’s requirement is presented as applying to every option.
Plan in AUD
What could it cost?
University / course costs
Tuition appears on each provider card where it was recorded. Deposits and institutional fees are omitted unless evidenced.
Destination costs
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- A$2,500
- Official financial capacity reference
- A$29,710
12-month student living-cost financial capacity. This is not presented as money that will necessarily be spent. OSHC required; price varies by insurer/cover
Timing
Intakes and when to apply
Provider deadline varies. Visa application needs the study documentation/CoE; confirm current processing guidance before lodgement.
Provider-specific intake information is shown on offering cards only where it was recorded. Speak with Grace before planning around an intake.
Student questions
Frequently asked
questions.
What is Bachelor of Occupational Therapy?
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Occupation-based practice, health and participation, assessment and intervention, evidence-based practice and mandatory professional placement. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to occupational therapist and allied-health roles subject to registration/professional requirements.
What will I learn?
Occupation-based practice, health and participation, assessment and intervention, evidence-based practice and mandatory professional placement.
What careers can this course support?
Occupational therapist and allied-health roles subject to registration/professional requirements. Outcomes depend on the provider award, accreditation and local professional rules.
How long does the course take?
Verified examples include: 4 years typical full-time. Check the provider offering for the applicable duration.
When should I apply?
Use the exact provider intake/deadline where published; then apply the destination visa/study-permit timing rules in the Destination Rules sheet.
Which Grace partners offer this course?
8 current Grace partner offerings are mapped across 2 destinations.
Source transparency
Course information reviewed by Grace International
Information last verified: October 2026. Fees, intakes and government requirements can change; follow official source links shown beside volatile facts.
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