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About the course
James Cook University’s Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) prepares you to support people living with injury, illness or disability to participate in everyday activities. You’ll learn in a practical, hands-on environment and complete extensive supervised professional placements (1,000+ hours), including experience with real clients through the JCU Health Occupational Therapy clinic. This is an undergraduate honours qualification in occupational therapy. The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.
Career outcome
Graduates can work as occupational therapists across hospitals, community health, rehabilitation services, disability and aged-care settings, mental health, paediatrics and private practice. The course’s strong placement focus supports readiness for professional practice with diverse clients, including in rural and remote contexts. Career pathways include clinical practice, community-based rehabilitation and emerging roles supporting wellbeing and participation. This is a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in occupational therapy.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as occupational therapist, health administrator, coach/ councellor, rehabilitation consultant, mental health rehabilitation practitioner, and etc. in companies including local hospitals, health service organisations, Occupational Therapy Australia, aged care centres, local healthcare centre, and etc.Explore the majors available
Professional Honours, Research Honours
Living Costs in Townsville**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,146 - 1,515 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,074 - 1,421 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 7 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309 |
Average Salary***
