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Flinders University

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Bachelor of Health Sciences / Master of Occupational Therapy

Provide high-quality therapy and client-centered care.

Develop the knowledge and skills required to become registered and work as an occupational therapist. The degree has a strong focus on preparing you for interprofessional practice, and on becoming a contemporary health professional able to work across a variety of settings and with a wide range of clients.

  • Develop skills and expertise preparing you for professional practice in occupational therapy
  • First-year observational placements in organizations such as Flinders Medical Centre, Repat Hospital, educational providers and occupational therapy clinics provide early exposure to work as an occupational therapist
  • Provides 1000 hours of fieldwork experience
  • Small class sizes and one-on-one tuition with supportive staff
  • Support people’s health and wellbeing by focusing on the things they need and want to do in their everyday lives
  • Sub-quotas available for rural and remote applicants

Campus Information

Bedford Park

Located just 12km south of the centre of Adelaide, the Bedford Park campus is Flinders' main campus. It's a spacious, elevated site with panoramic views to the coast and over the city. Our Student Hub offers 24/7 study spaces and access to all student services in one convenient location.

Intakes

  • March

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
10 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Your career

Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings across public health, non-government organizations, and private practice. Occupational Therapists are in demand across the health sector and this outlook is projected to continue.

Potential employers include:   

  • state government departments such as health, disability, and education
  • aged care providers
  • hospitals
  • rehabilitation services
  • mental health services
  • home-care services
  • private practice
  • pediatric services
  • GP Plus health care services.

PSW Opportunity

International students studying at Flinders University will be eligible to access an additional year in Australia on a post-study work visa, which means a bachelor graduate can get up to 3 years of PSW visa.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

International Qualification

  • Senior Secondary Schooling awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or the Council for the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Examinations

Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree

  • Completion of a CBSE School Certificate with an average of at least 65% in best 4 subjects (excluding local language) or completion of an ISC School Certificate with an average of at least 70% in best 4 subjects (excluding local language).

Nepal

International Qualification

  • Proficiency Certificate (3 years)

Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree

  • Successful completion of the Proficiency Certificate with a minimum grade average of 65% in 4 major subjects

Sri Lanka

International Qualification

  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree

  • Successful completion of A Levels. 

Assumed knowledge

Knowledge of SACE stage two biology or equivalent is assumed.