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Federation University Australia

Bachelor of 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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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

  • 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 ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 66.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Other admission criteria for year 12 applicants Current Year 12 applicants whose primary residence is in a regional or remote area may be eligible to apply for this course. Regional and remote guaranteed entry 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 66.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. 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 | Current Year 12 graduates 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 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 Immunisations Students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status, prior to commencing clinical placements. NDIS Work Screening Test Applicants will be required to undertake a NDIS Work Screening Check prior to undertaking clinical placement. Recent Year 12 graduates 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 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 Immunisations Students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status, prior to commencing clinical placements. NDIS Work Screening Test Applicants will be required to undertake a NDIS Work Screening Check prior to undertaking clinical placement. Applicants with Higher Education study 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 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 Immunisations Students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status, prior to commencing clinical placements. NDIS Work Screening Test Applicants will be required to undertake a NDIS Work Screening Check prior to undertaking clinical placement. Applicants with VET study 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 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 Immunisations Students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status, prior to commencing clinical placements. NDIS Work Screening Test Applicants will be required to undertake a NDIS Work Screening Check prior to undertaking clinical placement. Applicants with work and life experience 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 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 Immunisations Students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status, prior to commencing clinical placements. NDIS Work Screening Test Applicants will be required to undertake a NDIS Work Screening Check prior to undertaking clinical placement.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

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

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

Costs & Living Expenses

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
Total Programme Cost
A$168,000
For full 4.0F/P

Estimated Annual Costs

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