4 years Full time or 4 years Part time & 2 years Full time
In this degree, you’ll develop the skills needed to work as an occupational therapist, supporting people to do the activities (or occupations)they need or want to do in order to live a meaningful life, but have difficulty with due to illness, injury or other disadvantages. You’ll study occupational therapy theory and practice, as well as how practical therapy techniques and how rehabilitation, assistive tools, and environmental changes can support people in their daily lives. Our exceptional facilities and labs provide an unrivalled learning experience. You’ll have the opportunity to learn in unique environments including our $150 million Griffith Health Centre and an immersive virtual learning environment, as well as on-site clinics for student placements in allied health, occupational and physical therapy labs for hands-on practice. Through professional placements you’ll apply the skills and knowledge you have learnt to real life situations, preparing you for the wide range of opportunities available in this in-demand field. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at GU.
Griffith University
If you are undertaking or considering alternate tertiary studies in order to apply to this program for the following intake, to maximise your rank you may need to complete a minimum of 1 year of full-time equivalent of study. For further information, visit Upgrading via University Studies.
Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander should visit First Peoples Health Pathway.
This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges
Important offer advice: Should you receive an offer into this program you will be required to enrol into classes* within a short timeframe. This information will be included in your Starting@Griffith email and expressed in the number of days from the day of issue of your email and is in line with the offer response date in your QTAC offer email. Please note that the number of days can vary depending on when the offer was made. This requirement applies irrespective of whether you accepted conditionally or unconditionally. If you do not enrol* into at least one class for your program by 5pm on the response day your offer will lapse. Lapsed offers are not automatically reinstated and reinstatement is subject to available places.
*Enrolling into classes means that you are advising when you are attending class/es. Enrolment must be submitted.
Students must meet all professional practice requirements. For more information, visit Health Placement Support Hub.
Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.
New applications lodged after 7 December 2026 may not be assessed in time for the January offer round. Applications for this program close 30 December 2026, so applicants may add this program to their preferences until this date, however no guarantee is given that applications will be assessed in time for the January offer round. After 30 December 2026, no new applicants can apply, but existing applicants can reorder this preference. Late offers after the January offer round will only be made if places remain in the program.
First Peoples Health Pathway: Griffith upholds a commitment to support people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to pursue careers in health. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander should refer to the First Peoples Health Pathway. If you wish to be considered for the pathway, apply to QTAC and preference your eligible health program by 30 September.
Griffith Guaranteed Admission Schemes do not apply to this program.
English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology (Units 3 and 4, C).
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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97.35
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99.95
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91.35
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98.80
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88.15
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
96.10
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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You’ll be ready for a career in a variety of workplaces, including in hospitals, schools, disability services, private practices and support organisations, universities, and government departments.
Occupational Therapy Australia and World Federation of Occupational Therapist (WFOT).