303801 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy), Bachelor of Business Administration

Introduction

This double degree provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge in occupational therapy and business administration so that they can undertake work as occupational therapists in Australia and throughout the world. The occupational therapy degree provides the skills necessary for graduates to be eligible for registration to practice as occupational therapists. The business component gives a general view of business administration preparing graduates to work in private practice, private enterprise and government health systems throughout the global community.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

At least one TEE science subject. TEE mathematics desirable.

Specific Requirements

All applicants (except Year 12 School leavers currently studying TEE in WA for the first time) must complete a Personal Information Form. Applications without this form will not be considered. For a Personal Information Form contact the School of Occupational Therapy on (08) 9266 3602. Students are required to have a current Essential First Aid Certificate within 4 weeks of entry into the first year of the course. In addition, throughout the course, students are required to have passed all units in a year before being allowed to proceed to the next year. Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication. The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is five years full-time study and is available on a full-time basis only. Some of the business units may be available as evening classes but prospective students should be aware that there is an extensive practical requirement for the occupational therapy component of the course which makes part-time study not practicable. Students may be required to undertake some of their studies outside the formal semester period.

Course Organisation

Clinical practice throughout the course is undertaken in a number of hospitals and allied institutions with the cooperation of the relevant specialist and administrative staff. Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Head of School shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition

Graduates from this course are accepted for membership of the Australian Association of Occupational Therapists and for registration with the Occupational Therapists Registration Board of Western Australia. The course is recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).

Career Opportunities

The occupational therapy degree provides the skills necessary for graduates to be eligible for registration to practice as occupational therapists. The business component gives a general view of business administration preparing graduates to work in private practice, private enterprise and government health systems throughout the global community.

Additional Course Expenses

In addition to the usual course expenses students enrolled in Occupational Therapy units will require a laboratory coat, approved clinical uniform, goniometer and pay a fee for consumables. Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.