Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

About the course

This honours bachelor degree prepares you to become an occupational therapist supporting people experiencing barriers in everyday life due to impairment, disability or disadvantage. You’ll build foundations in evidence-based assessment and intervention, with practical learning designed for real health and community contexts. The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) provides an undergraduate pathway into professional practice in occupational therapy. The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates may work as occupational therapists and in related roles across health and community services. Career options include occupational therapist, mental health worker, rehabilitation consultant, and policy roles in government. Employment settings can include community health, public and private hospitals, rehabilitation centres, schools, nursing homes, research institutions, disability services and private practice. This Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) supports entry to occupational therapy careers.

Living Costs in Bundaberg**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 775 - 1,026	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 591 - 782
Transportation (Daily) A$ 2 - 6	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 269 - 356

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)