Federation University Australia

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Level
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4.0F/P
Campus
Gippsland (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
TBD

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Course Overview

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Federation University Australia in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor (honours) 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

12,478

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

32.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

75.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£29,230

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page 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

Year 1

Foundations of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Academic and Research Skills
Quantitative Methods
Introduction to Theory and Practice
Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

Intermediate Bachelor of Occupational Therapy topics
Applied Methods and Tools
Group Project
Two optional pathway modules
Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

Advanced Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

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

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

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