Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

About the course

Help people maximise their quality of life and reach their full potential with La Trobe's Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours).Discover the science behind human activity and get the know-how to conduct evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions for people of all ages and backgrounds. Learn with a combination of face-to-face tutorials and workshops, online learning and hands-on experience, including 1,000 hours of professional placements.

Career outcome

There's a high demand for occupational therapists across the public and private sector. Possible career settings include:community health organisationscorporate and industrial workplacesgovernment departments and agenciesmental health servicespaediatric, adult and aged care servicespublic and private hospitalsrehabilitation servicesresearch institutesschools and universities. Preparing graduates for nursing, allied health, and community care professional registration and graduate roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)