RMIT University
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Level
Advanced Diploma
Duration
4.0F/P
Campus
Bundoora (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
A$49,920 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at RMIT University in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is a advanced diploma programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
75,976
Staff Ratio
16.0:1
International
50.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
62.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£37,920
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
- Regional Adjustment RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses that select primarily on ATAR.
- Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.
- Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement.
- Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in any Information Technology, any Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study.
- Overall maximum of 8 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 RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
- Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.
- You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course.
- Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite.
- You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents.
- Learn more about the STAT and STAT results .
- Regional Adjustment RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses that select primarily on ATAR.
- Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.
- VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success in the future.
- You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.
- Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement.
- Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in any Information Technology, any Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study.
- Overall maximum of 8 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 RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Minimum academic entry requirements All applicants must satisfy the University minimum academic entry requirements .
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
- Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.
- You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course.
- Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite.
- You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents.
- Learn more about the STAT and STAT results .
- VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success in the future.
- You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.
- Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement.
- 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 RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Minimum academic entry requirements All applicants must satisfy the University minimum academic entry requirements .
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
- Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.
- You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course.
- Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite.
- You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents.
- Learn more about the STAT and STAT results .
- VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success in the future.
- You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.
- Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement.
- 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 RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Minimum academic entry requirements All applicants must satisfy the University minimum academic entry requirements .
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
- Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.
- You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course.
- Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite.
- You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents.
- Learn more about the STAT and STAT results .
- Regional Adjustment RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants whose highest qualification is Year 12 and are from a low socio-economic status area, for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses that select primarily on ATAR.
- Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.
- VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success in the future.
- You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.
- Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement.
- 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 RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
- Non-Year 12 prerequisites Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
75,976
Total students
Staff Ratio
16:1
Students per staff
International Students
50%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture
University Stats
Total Students75,976
Student-to-Staff Ratio16:1
International Students50%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
62%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£37,920
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
A$199,680
For full 4.0F/P
Estimated Annual Costs
Tuition (International)A$49,920per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)A$9,880per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page