Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
at Curtin University, Western Australia.
A four-year accredited occupational therapy degree at the Bentley campus with placements across Perth public hospitals, NDIS providers, schools and rural WA. Strong research links through the enable Institute and community-based learning.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the Curtin University Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy). We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official TISC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year builds the foundations: functional anatomy, physiology, the nature of human occupation, introductory psychology and an introduction to the occupational-therapy profession. Early on you learn how everyday activities support health and how disability, injury and ageing affect participation, with practical workshops alongside theory. Second and third year move through the lifespan and practice areas: paediatrics, mental health, physical rehabilitation, neurology, hand therapy and community practice. You learn assessment, intervention planning, assistive technology, home and workplace modification and the WA service and NDIS context. Fieldwork placements begin and grow in length, taking you into Perth public hospitals, community services and schools. Fourth year focuses on advanced and complex practice, professional reasoning and a research or evidence-based project, supported by Curtin's enable Institute. A substantial block of supervised fieldwork in the final years consolidates your skills. On completion you are eligible for registration as an occupational therapist with AHPRA.
Example first-year subjects
- Functional Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Occupation and Human Performance
- Foundations of Occupational Therapy
- Introduction to Psychology
- Health, Disability and Society
How you will be assessed
- Supervised fieldwork placement competency assessments
- Practical skills assessments and OSCEs
- Case-study and intervention-planning assignments
- Written exams in anatomy, physiology and practice units
- Reflective practice journals from placement
- Group projects and presentations on client scenarios
Placement and industry experience
Occupational Therapy Council of Australia and New Zealand accreditation requires substantial supervised fieldwork. Curtin arranges placements across Perth tertiary hospitals (Sir Charles Gairdner, Royal Perth, Fiona Stanley), NDIS and disability providers, schools, community mental-health services and rural and remote sites through WA Country Health Service. Placements build from short early blocks to extended full-time fieldwork in the later years. Students must meet AHPRA fitness-to-practise, police-check and immunisation requirements, and the degree leads to AHPRA registration.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as registered occupational therapists across Perths public hospitals, NDIS providers, schools and rural WA Country Health Service after AHPRA registration.
- First-year jobs typically include hospital rotational positions at Sir Charles Gairdner, Royal Perth and Fiona Stanley, paediatric OT in NDIS providers and community mental-health roles.
- Many alumni progress to specialty practice (hand therapy, mental health, paediatrics), rural WA practice or pursue postgraduate clinical study.
Professional accreditation
- Occupational Therapy Council of Australia and New Zealand
- AHPRA registration eligible
Typical first jobs
- Graduate occupational therapist in WA public hospital rotations
- Paediatric OT with NDIS and disability providers
- Community or mental-health occupational therapist
- Rural and remote OT with WA Country Health Service
- Rehabilitation or aged-care occupational therapist
- Hand-therapy or physical-rehabilitation entry roles
- School-based or early-intervention OT
Graduate starting salary
$62,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
The four-year accredited degree leads directly to AHPRA registration as an occupational therapist. Graduates work across hospitals, NDIS and community providers, schools and rural WA. Postgrad options include graduate certificates and masters in areas such as hand therapy, paediatrics, mental health and rehabilitation, plus research Honours, masters and PhD study through the enable Institute. Experienced OTs progress into specialty practice, clinical education, private practice and service-leadership roles.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- People who like creative, practical problem solving with clients
- Patient communicators who enjoy working across the lifespan
- Students happy to spend extended time on clinical placement
- Those interested in disability, rehabilitation and mental health
- People who can balance science, practice and reflection
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a research-only or office-bound career
- Those uncomfortable with hands-on, client-facing work
- People who dislike placement, paperwork and supervision
- Students unable to meet AHPRA fitness and placement requirements
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Related courses at Curtin
Sources
- https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/offering/course-ug-bachelor-of-science-occupational-therapy--bh-occth/
- https://www.tisc.edu.au/
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