University of Newcastle Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Students who study Occupational Therapy OT at the University of Newcastle in Australia, will work with highly qualified academics to consider these occupations from a mixture of physical, psychological, psycho-social, medical, environmental and cultural perspectives.

Areas of study within the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (OT) at University of Newcastle include:

• anatomy and physiology
• biomedical, behavioural and occupational sciences and therapy
• mental health
• psychology
• sociology and community development

University of Newcastle students will explore these areas in case-based, cooperative group learning, designed to encourage Occupational Therapy (OT) students to be a problem solver, creative thinker and a self-directed learner.

The occupational therapy degree at University of Newcastle combines studies in biomedical behavioural and occupational sciences with a professional practice course strand where students will have the opportunity to put the knowledge and skills in practice.

Clinical Work Experience

University of Newcastle in Australia recognizes that the best type of learning is practical experience and will help the student organize supervised practice experiences with occupational therapy practice educators, who help students learn while they are “on the job”.

Occupational Therapy students at Newcastle will complete over 1,000 hours of practical experience throughout the occupational therapy degree at University if Newcastle in a variety of settings, both locally and nationally, including mandatory rural placements.

Throughout the Occupational Therapy degree at University of Newcastle, the time spent in supervised practice experiences increases in complexity and students will have the opportunity to work with greater autonomy over each year. In fourth year of the Occupational Therapy program at University of Newcastle, students will be ready to work independently and carry a case load under supervision.

As well as providing a strong professional understanding, the practice experiences allow University of Newcastle students to sample a small range of the many career possibilities available to qualify as an Occupational Therapist.

Five Reasons to Choose University of Newcastle in Australia

When students choose to study at the University of Newcastle in Australia, they choose a world-class university recognized for excellence in teaching and research. University of Newcastle degrees will prepare students for the real-world and are designed to expose students to new ideas, new ways of thinking and equip with the knowledge and skills to be successful in a competitive global market.

1. NEWCASTLE UNI RANKED IN THE TOP 3% IN THE WORLD according to two global independent ranking systems. University of Newcastle are in the top 300 out of more than 9,000 universities in the world.
2. OUR GRADUATES GET JOBS. 73% find a full-time job within four months of completing a bachelor degree
3. WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION
4. OUR STUDENTS GIVE US TOP MARKS FOR TEACHING
5. EXPLORE THE WORLD WHILE YOU STUDY

Entry Requirements

Completed High school diploma carrying 70%.

Prerequisites: English, one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree at University of Newcastle is accredited by Occupational Therapy Australia Limited (OTA) on behalf of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).

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