Bachelor of Health Sciences / Master of Occupational Therapy

About the course

Bond’s fast-track trimester structure lets you complete the Bachelor of Health Sciences and the Master of Occupational Therapy in four years, preparing you for occupational therapist registration. You build a broad foundation in human health sciences before progressing to an extended master’s with case-based learning, practical application and more than 1,000 hours of fieldwork. The program also offers research or business-focused study pathways in occupational therapy.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for professional practice as occupational therapists across diverse settings including hospitals, primary health care, rehabilitation, disability services, mental health, schools and community programs. The degree’s substantial fieldwork and practical learning supports readiness for clinical roles, while the optional research or business stream can align with careers in research, academia, management and private practice within occupational therapy. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)