Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
at The University of Sydney, New South Wales.
A four-year accredited occupational therapy degree at the Cumberland campus with placements across Sydney Local Health District hospitals, schools, NDIS providers and community mental health. Highly competitive entry with a research-rich curriculum.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the The University of Sydney Bachelor of Applied 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 | 96.55 | UAC |
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | UAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | UAC |
Most recent published cutoff is 96.55 for the 2025 intake.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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Career outcomes
- Graduates work as registered occupational therapists in Sydney tertiary hospitals, NDIS providers, schools and community mental-health services after AHPRA registration.
- First-year roles typically include rotational hospital positions in Sydney Local Health District (RPA, Concord), Royal Rehab and paediatric OT in NDIS practices.
- Many alumni progress to specialty roles in hand therapy, mental health, paediatrics or sensory integration and pursue postgraduate clinical research.
Professional accreditation
- Occupational Therapy Council of Australia and New Zealand
- AHPRA registration eligible
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
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Sources
- https://www.sydney.edu.au/courses/courses/uc/bachelor-of-applied-science-occupational-therapy.html
- https://www.uac.edu.au/
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