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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

RMIT University

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

The Occupational Therapy Doctorate is a 27-month, Entry-level ACOTE-accredited doctoral degree starting each spring.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Occupational Therapy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Occupational therapist (OTR)

Curriculum

  • 27 continuous months starting in spring: integrated coursework and fieldwork around Naperville and Chicago
  • 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork and an individual 14-week capstone experience. Accredited by ACOTE
  • Graduates are eligible to register for the NBCOT exam.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completion of Australian Year 12 (VCE) or an equivalent qualification with a course-specific minimum average (65% on most pages
  • up to 85% for some)
  • plus prerequisites or selection tasks for some courses. RMIT Foundation Studies or a relevant diploma can also qualify
  • Minimum average of 65% or 70% in a VCE-equivalent qualification on the honours pages that state one (22 and 11 pages)
  • 65-85% on the bachelor pages; some courses add selection tasks and prerequisites

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT 94
  • PTE Academic 65
  • IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity
  • Application Form

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$50,306 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBrunswick
Faculty or schoolSTEM College
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value384
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteRMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    3 Mar 2027

    110 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.