Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (055178G)

Occupational therapy empowers people to reach goals, and lead active, healthy and productive lives. Deakin University's accredited Bachelor of Occupational Therapy gives students a cutting-edge and practical education. It will prepare them to identify people's strengths and limitations, environmental and social supports and barriers, and the role these play in people's ability to participate in occupations that are meaningful to them. Students will gain the expertise to develop personalized, evidence-based intervention plans for people whose health and wellbeing is affected by a range of issues, including injury, illness, disability or environmental barriers.

Starting in the first year, students will complete eight different placements totaling over 1000 hours in a range of occupational therapy areas. This invaluable real-world work experience, combined with practical learning in state-of-the-art occupational therapy learning spaces, will ensure they graduate confident and career-ready.

Occupation refers to every part of a person’s life, not just their job. As a qualified occupational therapist, students will work collaboratively with people of all ages to enable them to successfully engage in aspects of daily living.

The knowledge and skills students will develop throughout their study will allow them to help vulnerable people achieve independence at home, at work and in the community, enhancing their quality of life as a result. They will also be qualified to work with children with physical or intellectual disabilities, people who have had accidents or are suffering from medical problems, and people in aged care.