Occupational Therapy (Honours)

As an Occupational Therapist, you'll help a wide range of people overcome factors that limit their participation in everyday activities to improve their overall quality of life.The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and personal qualities you'll need as an occupational therapist. You'll learn how to optimise your client's independence and improve their daily lives.Be confident and job-ready after completing 1000 hours on placements across your program. You'll work with a range of clients affected by injury or illness, psychological difficulties, or developmental delays or ageing.Acquire a thorough understanding of the theory and practice underpinning occupational therapy. You'll develop knowledge of the medical, social behavioural, psychological, and psychosocial sciences that will aid you in helping people recover.Gain practical experience from your first year of study in a variety of community and healthcare settings at UQ's own occupational therapy clinics as well as external partners throughout Queensland.Build a rewarding career helping people to overcome barriers that affect their participation in life.FAST FACTSResearch and teaching excellenceWe've offered studies in OT since 1955 and we're international leaders in the fields of teaching and research. Our health and medical sciences researchers scored the highest possible rating in the Australian Research Council's 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) awards.EMPLOYABILITYLead the fieldWhen you graduate with a UQ Honours qualification, you'll have the skills and knowledge to stand out as a leader among your peers. Many of our honours graduates choose to pursue further postgraduate studies, continuing their passion for research and knowledge.BEYOND THE CLASSROOMInternational optionsDuring your studies you may have the opportunity to undertake a five-week placement in Vietnam...