Course

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

University of Canberra, Canberra · Canberra · UC - Canberra, Bruce · Science, Medicine & Health

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Key facts

Campus
UC - Canberra, Bruce · Bruce
City
Canberra, ACT
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Delivery
On Campus
Next start
15 Feb 2027 · Semester 1 2027
Annual tuition · 2027
AUD 44,000 (indicative)

Start dates

  • Semester 1 2027, 2027 Starts 15 February 2027 UC - Canberra, Bruce
  • Semester 1 2028, 2028 Starts 14 February 2028 UC - Canberra, Bruce

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 7 overall (no band below 7)

    There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.

Academic entry requirements

  • Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means: - Year 12 ATAR - other Australian Qualification - work experience - overseas qualification We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places. Domestic applications will open on the 1st September. First offer round applications must be received by 30th November with offers being released mid-December. Applications remain open while vacancies exist for ongoing consideration of offers. Applications from international students are accepted on an ongoing basis while vacancies exist. Please refer to the key dates (https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/apply-to-uc/key-dates) for further information. Additional admission requirements Clinical practice is a key component of the program and is assessed. Students may be required to complete this component outside of teaching time. Prior to commencing clinical practice, all students need to present a complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid certificates including CPR, as a requirement of the ACT and NSW health departments. All students are required to undergo a 'working with vulnerable people' check, and Australian Federal Police Record Check prior to undertaking clinical experience. Assumed knowledge None.

About this course

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is a bachelor course at University of Canberra, Canberra in Canberra, ACT. It is listed as 4 years of study. Published intakes include Semester 1 2027, 2027, Semester 1 2028, 2028. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 44,000 for 2027 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 7 (no band below 7).

Course details come from the Educircle verified catalogue, sourced from official university publications. Where a figure is not shown, the university has not published it — an Educircle counsellor confirms it with the institution before you apply.

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Administrative details

Course code
373JA
CRICOS
095232J

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated February 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.