Take the next step towards your career with the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Occupational Therapy
The May semester for this program will be delivered remotely. In these extraordinary times, students will be able to access Bond's exceptional, personalised learning experience from all around the world. Learn more about remote learning at Bond
Bond University’s Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Occupational Therapy enables you to become eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist in just 4 years.
The Bachelor of Health Sciences equips you with an understanding of basic and applied sciences as they relate to the human body. It provides a strong foundation for the Master of Occupational Therapy, enabling you to explore common health issues and priorities and gain an understanding of the anatomical, molecular, physiological and psychological processes of health and human function.
The Master of Occupational Therapy is designed to produce highly competitive graduates with comprehensive clinical skills in both national and international healthcare environments, as well as possessing a solid business acumen and research experience. It is the first Occupational Therapy Masters in Australia to offer you the opportunity to complete either a clinical research project or undertake business electives.
The Bachelor of Health Sciences and the Master of Occupational Therapy are each comprised of 6 semesters delivered over 2 years, with the two sequential degrees being 12 semesters in total. Dependent on the semester of commencement, with University’s three semesters-per-year schedule, these two programs can be completed in just 4 years.
To take up this package first make an application to the Bachelor of Health Sciences, then email [email protected] and a Bond Staff member will assist to add the second part of the package to your application.
Key features
- Graduate with two degrees in four years
- Upon completion, students are eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist
- 1,000 hours of practice education across various clinical contexts
About the program
| Title | Bachelor of Health Sciences | Master of Occupational Therapy |
| Mode | On Campus The May 2020 semester will be delivered remotely. | On Campus The May 2020 semester will be delivered remotely. |
| Duration | 2 years | 2 years |
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| Program type | Bachelors degree | Masters Extended |
| Study area | Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
| Program code | CC-60012 | CC-63050 |
| CRICOS code | 063068C | 090670E |
| Credit for prior study | For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected] | |
The Bond University Master of Occupational Therapy program has been designed to prepare graduates with the professional qualifications required to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Australia.
The program aims to produce graduates with the comprehensive skills and knowledge to succeed as occupational therapists in both national and international healthcare environments, as well as possess the business acumen to compete in a health care setting of increasing privatisation.
Graduates of the program will be able to apply their experience across a wide range of areas including:
- Private practice
- Public and private hospitals
- Independent living centres and rehabilitation facilities
- Schools and tertiary education
- Workplace health
- Community health centres
- Mental health services
- Aged care
- Research
Graduates may be eligible to progress to further post-graduate research, leading to potential career options in research organisations and academia.
Please visit Recommended Program Structures for guidance on study plans.
Due to program sequencing, students may not be able to commence the postgraduate program immediately on completion of their undergraduate degree. International students should be aware that the Australian immigration authority may require them to return home before commencing their postgraduate degree and seek advice accordingly.
Bachelor of Health Sciences
The Bachelor of Health Sciences program comprises 24 subjects, as follows:
University core subjects (3)
- CORE11-001 Critical Thinking and Communication (CORE 1)
- CORE11-002 Leadership and Team Dynamics (CORE 2)
- CORE11-003 Ethical Thought and Action (CORE 3)
Plus: Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement
Compulsory subjects (15)
- Australia's Health Issues and Priorities (HPER11-101)
- Cell Biology (BMED11-203)
- Chemistry for Living Systems (BMED11-114)
- Food, Nutrition and Health (NUTR11-101)
- Global Health Issues (BMED12-123)
- Health Research Methods (HPER12-101)
- Health Communication (HPER12-103)
- Human Organ Systems 1 (BMED11-110)
- Human Organ Systems 2 (BMED12-114)
- Human Control Systems (BMED11-112)
- Introduction to Chemistry (BMED11-101)
- Introduction to Psychology, Biology and Personality (PSYC11-100)
- Medical and Molecular Genetics (BMED11-207)
- Microbiology (BMED11-206)
- Principles of Human Structure and Function (BMED11-109)
Directed options (6)
Complete six (6) subjects from the following electives:
- Biological and Physical Chemistry (BMED12-119)
- Biological Psychology (PSYC12-214)
- Developmental Psychology (PSYC12-315)
- Drugs and Behaviour (PSYC13-308)
- Elementary Maths (STAT10-100)
- Exercise Health and Disease (SPEX12-310)
- Exploring Human Disease (BMED13-125)
- Functional Anatomy (SPEX11-113)
- Human Nutrition (NUTR13-101)
- Immunology (BMED13-216)
- Introduction to Psychology: Learning and Social (PSYC11-101)
- Laboratory Medicine (BMED12-118)
- Love, Sex and Relationships (PSYC11-116)
- Medical Biochemistry 1 (BMED11-205)
- Medical Biochemistry 2 (BMED12-209)
- Molecular Diagnostics (BMED13-214)
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (BMED12-120)
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise 1 (SPEX11-101)
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise 2 (SPEX13-311)
- Physiology of Exercise (SPEX12-306)
- Principles of Biomechanics (SPEX11-303)
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition (NUTR12-101
A student must complete the Bachelor of Health Sciences with a minimum GPA of 1/4 (equivalent to 4/7) in order to progress to the Master of Occupational Therapy. Students must also complete any compliance requirements.
Master of Occupational Therapy
Compulsory subjects:
- Foundations of Occupational Therapy (OCTY71-100)
- Health Conditions and Multidisciplinary Management (OCTY71-101)
- Neuroscience for Health Professionals (OCTY71-102)
- Enabling Environments: A Systems Approach (OCTY71-103)
- Engage: In Occupation (OCTY71-104)
- Enable: Occupational Performance (OCTY71-105)
- Occupational Therapy Roles and Responsibilities (OCTY71-106)
- Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals (OCTY71-107)
- Occupational Therapy: Work (OCTY71-108)
- Occupational Therapy: Learn, Play, Connect (OCTY71-109)
- Occupational Therapy: Independence and Participation (OCTY71-110)
- Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy I (OCTY71-701)
- Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy II (OCTY71-702)
- Health Research Design & Planning (OCTY71-401)
- The New Global Occupational Therapist (OCTY71-111)
- Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy III (OCTY71-703)
*Subject names and structure may change
Please refer to the individual program pages for the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Occupational Therapy program fees.
To support students during the economic crisis created by the current pandemic, financial aid will be provided to students in Semester 2 in 2020. This is in the form of a one-off tuition fee relief, which will be a 20% reduction in Semester 2 tuition fees. For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions.
When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than if you went to another university.
This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.
Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.
Academic requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
Applicants must meet the University's general minimum admission criteria.
In the January semester 2019 there were fewer than five OP/ATAR offers made in this program hence no comparative information on previous OP/ATAR intake scores is available.
Visit our student profile if you are interested in the profile of all students who commenced undergraduate study at the Faculty in the January semester 2019.
Student must complete the Bachelor of Health Sciences with a minimum GPA of 1/4 (equivalent to 4/7) in order to progress to the Master of Occupational Therapy.
To take up this package first make an application to the Bachelor of Health Sciences, then email [email protected] and a Bond Staff member will assist to add the second part of the package to your application.
International Secondary School students
For more information for International Students, including the International Baccalaureate, please go to the International Secondary School equivalency page.
Student must complete the Bachelor of Health Sciences with a minimum GPA of 1/4 (equivalent to 4/7) in order to progress to the Master of Occupational Therapy.
To take up this package first make an application to the Bachelor of Health Sciences, then email [email protected] and a Bond Staff member will assist to add the second part of the package to your application
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.
During your studies in the Master of Occupational Therapy, you will have the opportunity to develop specialist occupational therapy skills through extensive professional practice placements in a variety of settings such as private practice, community and mental health services, aged care and hospitals. The program places a strong emphasis on practical experience with 1,000 hours of practice education across various clinical contexts.
All students will also engage in research, providing preparation for future research careers.
The Masters of Occupational Therapy is accredited (with conditions) by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia and New Zealand Ltd (OTC). The program is also approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Our graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and will be graduating from a program that has been developed to be recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.