Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Occupational Therapy

Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Level: Bachelor (Honours)
Duration: 4.0F/P
Campus: Gippsland (VIC)
Intl. Tuition: A$42,000 (2027-28)
Home Tuition: A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Occupational therapy graduates register with the HCPC and work across NHS, social care and private settings helping clients recover, develop or maintain skills for daily living. Strong demand driven by an ageing population.

Summary based on information from the university.

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Student life (indicative)

Mount Helen (Ballarat) offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 12,478
Staff Ratio: 19.0:1
International: 32.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 75.0%; of graduates employed

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: A$42,000; per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Home Tuition: A$9,880; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 70.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 70.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Minimum requirements Successful completion of a cognate AQF level 7 bachelor’s degree with a GPA 5.0 and above, or
Successful completion of any AQF level 7 bachelor’s degree with a GPA 5.5 and above, or
Completion of 8 units in a Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Primary), or Bachelor of Community and Human Services from Federation University (or other cognate courses) with a GPA 6.0 and above SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any English
Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics
Units 3 and 4: satisfactory completion in one of Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics or Psychology. | Current Year 12 graduates Immunisations Prior to commencing clinical placements students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status. NDIS worker screening check The National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check (NDIS Check) is a way to ensure that people who work with NDIS participants do not present an unacceptable risk to participants. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Inherent requirements Inherent requirements refer to the fundamental attributes, skills and abilities that you must be able to achieve in order to demonstrate the essential learning outcomes of the degree you are studying. For example, such restrictions MAY include but are not limited to the following: Inability to secure a current Working with Children Check precluding students being able to undertake mandatory placements in an education or health course
An inability to make reasonable adjustments in the education, clinical or workplace environment in relation to physical, psychological, cultural or sensory disabilities precluding students from being able to undertake mandatory placements in a nursing course
Disclosures on Police checks that may preclude students from being able to undertake mandatory placements See our website for more information . Recent Year 12 graduates Immunisations Prior to commencing clinical placements students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status. NDIS worker screening check The National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check (NDIS Check) is a way to ensure that people who work with NDIS participants do not present an unacceptable risk to participants. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Inherent requirements Inherent requirements refer to the fundamental attributes, skills and abilities that you must be able to achieve in order to demonstrate the essential learning outcomes of the degree you are studying. For example, such restrictions MAY include but are not limited to the following: Inability to secure a current Working with Children Check precluding students being able to undertake mandatory placements in an education or health course
An inability to make reasonable adjustments in the education, clinical or workplace environment in relation to physical, psychological, cultural or sensory disabilities precluding students from being able to undertake mandatory placements in a nursing course
Disclosures on Police checks that may preclude students from being able to undertake mandatory placements See our website for more information . Applicants with Higher Education study Immunisations Prior to commencing clinical placements students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status. NDIS worker screening check The National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check (NDIS Check) is a way to ensure that people who work with NDIS participants do not present an unacceptable risk to participants. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Inherent requirements Inherent requirements refer to the fundamental attributes, skills and abilities that you must be able to achieve in order to demonstrate the essential learning outcomes of the degree you are studying. For example, such restrictions MAY include but are not limited to the following: Inability to secure a current Working with Children Check precluding students being able to undertake mandatory placements in an education or health course
An inability to make reasonable adjustments in the education, clinical or workplace environment in relation to physical, psychological, cultural or sensory disabilities precluding students from being able to undertake mandatory placements in a nursing course
Disclosures on Police checks that may preclude students from being able to undertake mandatory placements See our website for more information . Applicants with VET study Immunisations Prior to commencing clinical placements students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status. NDIS worker screening check The National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check (NDIS Check) is a way to ensure that people who work with NDIS participants do not present an unacceptable risk to participants. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Inherent requirements Inherent requirements refer to the fundamental attributes, skills and abilities that you must be able to achieve in order to demonstrate the essential learning outcomes of the degree you are studying. For example, such restrictions MAY include but are not limited to the following: Inability to secure a current Working with Children Check precluding students being able to undertake mandatory placements in an education or health course
An inability to make reasonable adjustments in the education, clinical or workplace environment in relation to physical, psychological, cultural or sensory disabilities precluding students from being able to undertake mandatory placements in a nursing course
Disclosures on Police checks that may preclude students from being able to undertake mandatory placements See our website for more information . Applicants with work and life experience Immunisations Prior to commencing clinical placements students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status. NDIS worker screening check The National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check (NDIS Check) is a way to ensure that people who work with NDIS participants do not present an unacceptable risk to participants. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Inherent requirements Inherent requirements refer to the fundamental attributes, skills and abilities that you must be able to achieve in order to demonstrate the essential learning outcomes of the degree you are studying. For example, such restrictions MAY include but are not limited to the following: Inability to secure a current Working with Children Check precluding students being able to undertake mandatory placements in an education or health course
An inability to make reasonable adjustments in the education, clinical or workplace environment in relation to physical, psychological, cultural or sensory disabilities precluding students from being able to undertake mandatory placements in a nursing course
Disclosures on Police checks that may preclude students from being able to undertake mandatory placements See our website for more information .

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 12,478; Total students
Staff Ratio: 19:1; Students per staff
International Students: 32%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 8.5/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Mount Helen (Ballarat) offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

What Students Love

Outdoor & nature activities
Great café culture
Thriving student social scene
Beach lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students12,478

Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1

International Students32%

Safety Index (indicative)8.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 75%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Not offered; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Occupational therapy graduates register with the HCPC and work across NHS, social care and private settings helping clients recover, develop or maintain skills for daily living.
Strong demand driven by an ageing population.