About the program
This diploma program is designed to build on undergraduate studies in health and related sciences to develop specialist knowledge, skills, and attitudes relating to occupation and health. For entry students, this program is useful for graduates with ambitions to enter post-graduate medical programs, or for those with existing occupational therapy qualifications requiring professional updates before applying for Australian qualification recognition or re-entering the workforce. Show more
This diploma program is designed to build on undergraduate studies in health and related sciences to develop specialist knowledge, skills, and attitudes relating to occupation and health. For entry students, this program is useful for graduates with ambitions to enter post-graduate medical programs, or for those with existing occupational therapy qualifications requiring professional updates before applying for Australian qualification recognition or re-entering the workforce. These studies also prepare graduates to work in rehabilitation, aged care, and disability services in roles such as allied health assistant, aged care assistant, or disability support worker. Show less
| Mode | On Campus, Online |
| Duration | 2 semesters (8 months) |
| Starting semesters |
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| Program type | Postgraduate Diploma |
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| Program code | CC-63059 |
| CRICOS code | 106624J |
| Credit for prior study | For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected] |
Graduate Diploma in Occupation and Health (Entry and Exit Program)
Complete 8 subjects including the following 4 required subjects:
OCTY71-100 Foundations of Occupational Therapy
OCTY71-101 Health Conditions and Multidisciplinary Management
OCTY71-103 Enabling Environments: A Systems Approach
OCTY71-107 Evidence based Practice for Health Professionals
Plus complete any 4 of the following subjects:
OCTY71-102 Neuroscience for Health Professionals
OCTY71-104 Engage: in Occupation
OCTY71-105 Enable: Occupational Performance
OCTY71-106 Occupational Therapy Roles and Responsibility
OCTY71-108 Occupational Therapy: Work
OCTY71-109 Occupational Therapy: Learn, Play Connect
OCTY71-110 Occupational Therapy Independence and Participation
OCTY71-112 Promoting the Occupational Health and Well-being of Communities
Entry Requirements (Academic)
Undergraduate degree in health science, education or social sciences or other related degree.
Entry Requirements (Scores)
GPA 1.0/4.0 (4.0/7.0).
Entry Requirements (TER)
93
Required IELTS Academic Scores
IELTS Academic 7.0 (No sub score less than 7.0)
International Secondary School students
For more information for International Students, including the International Baccalaureate, please go to the International Secondary School equivalency page.
Alternative entry pathways
For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:
- Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs
- Bond University Diploma programs
- Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs
- Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)
- Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
- Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience
- Employment experience verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.
For more information on what is required please visit our how to apply page.
English language proficiency requirements
As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.
Credit for prior study
Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information
Key dates
How to apply
In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.
Future outcomes
Local and global demand for skills and knowledge in occupation and health:
The roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia, has increased the demand for trained personnel in recent years while globally, the focus on helping people to stay at home longer (‘ageing in place’) continues to drive demand for professionally qualified employees.
Where your graduate diploma can take you:
Graduates will be prepared to work across a wide range of areas including from health, rehabilitation and care to mental health, education and workplace health and safety.
Rehabilitation and care :
There are a range of roles in this area which could include working in public and private hospitals specialising in neo-natal care, children, post-operative, and rehabilitation. You may also be based in a rehabilitation facility, or within an organisation working with physically impaired clients or within the aged care sector in both community-based and aged care facilities.
Mental health:
You may choose to work within an organisation working with people recovering from a mental illness or across other mental health services across the private or public sector.
Health and education:
There are a range of opportunities to work within community health centres as well as within the education include within primary, secondary and tertiary education.
Workplace Health & Safety:
Working in the WHS space means your tasks could include injury prevention through education and training, rehabilitation, and return to work programs.
Graduates will be well-placed to progress to further studies via Bond’s Master of Occupational Therapy program, receiving full credit for subjects studied in the Graduate Diploma of Occupation and Health.
The Graduate Diploma in Occupation and Health offers a pathway to the full suite of postgraduate healthcare degrees, this includes the following Bond University programs:
Master of Healthcare Innovations
Master of Nutrition & Dietetic Practice
Master of Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Medical Program (Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine)