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Data updated: 2025-11-13
2026
Total Tuition Fee170,400 AUD
Fee Per Academic Year42,600 AUD
Course Duration4.0 Year
(208 weeks)
Last Updated07-11-2025
Overview
Introduction
Study the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) and kick-start your career as an Occupational Therapist – a rewarding career that allows you to work with people experiencing barriers in their everyday lives as the result of impairment, disability or disadvantage.The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at CQUniversity equips you with practical skills, enabling you to use specific activities to help patients participate in life roles.The course is designed to ensure you are equipped with an underpinning knowledge in professional practice, human body systems, psychology and contemporary healthcare.Your education and training will include occupational therapy courses covering a wide range of practice contexts, and you will develop highly-desired skills in areas such as assessment, service development, evaluation and critical thinking, enabling you to graduate work-ready.The course has a strong focus on practical learning experiences, and you will benefit from industry placements across a range of practice areas, including the purpose-built Allied Health Clinic at CQUniversity Rockhampton.
Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)
Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
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Submit School Application
Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
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Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
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Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)
Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.
Language Requirements
IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
7.0
Speaking
7.0
Reading
7.0
Writing
7.0
Overall
7.0
School Level
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.
