Adelaide University’s Occupational Therapy degree provides students with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to become an innovative and competent occupational therapist. With a strong focus on practical skills, you will complete a considerable number of field placements, providing valuable practical experience that will enable a seamless transition from study to the workforce. Important industry connections may also be made during these placements.

By attending the Adelaide University, students will:

• Benefit from over 40 years’ experience in occupational therapy education.
• Experience first-hand what it’s like when you take part in real-world placements as part of your study.
• Benefit from our strong industry partnerships and alliances.
• Experience a rewarding career helping people of all ages maintain and improve day-to-day activities.
• Learn from award-winning teaching staff, academics, practicing health professionals and researchers in the field.

Applicants are required to have a completed bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 85%.  Students will also be required to show that they have completed the following courses within the last 10 years:

• equivalent of 4.5 unit course of Human Anatomy that includes musculoskeletal and systems anatomy
• equivalent of 4.5 unit course of Human Physiology
• equivalent of 4.5 unit course of either Human Psychology or Sociology / Anthropology
• equivalent of 4.5 unit course of Research Methodologies