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Get ready for a career as an occupational therapist. Occupational therapy focuses on enhancing health and involvement for individuals, groups, and communities by supporting their daily activities. This field is grounded in thorough research and evidence-based methods, which you'll explore and implement throughout this program. The curriculum maintains strong ties with clinical environments throughout Adelaide and collaborates closely with healthcare providers to optimally equip you for professional practice. The program emphasizes developing you into a modern healthcare professional capable of working effectively in diverse settings, from urban to rural areas. Occupational therapists practice in various sectors including public health, NGOs, and private clinics. The healthcare industry continues to show growing demand for occupational therapists, with this trend expected to persist.
Applicants must normally hold an approved degree with a GPA of no less than 5.0 or an equivalent qualification, and have either completed the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Principles of Occupational Therapy) at Flinders University, or demonstrated that they have completed the following prerequisite topics:
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall with 6.5 Speaking, 6.5 Writing, 6.5 Reading, 6.5 Listening; TOEFL iBT: 94 Overall with 23 Speaking, 27 Writing, 24 Reading, 24 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 65 Overall with 58 Speaking, 58 Writing, 58 Reading, 58 Listening; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 185 Overall with 176 Speaking, 176 Writing, 176 Reading, 176 Listening; Occupational English Test (OET): 350 Speaking, 350 Writing, 350 Reading, 350 Listening. Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 115-120