Occupational Therapy at Deakin

New Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Deakin in 2024

We are very excited to announce that the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy will be offered at our Warrnambool campus from Trimester 1, 2024, in addition to the Geelong Waterfront campus.  Those students who are passionate about promoting good health and wellbeing and improving people's quality of life, Deakin’s Bachelor of Occupational Therapy will equip them with the knowledge and skills to identify people's strengths and limitations, environmental and social supports and barriers, and the role these play in people's ability to participate in occupations meaningful to them. 

With job opportunities in the sector expected to grow by 23.3% by 2026, students will graduate career-ready with the expertise to develop personalised, evidence-based intervention plans with people whose health and wellbeing is affected by issues including injury, illness, disability or environmental barriers.  Students will participate in 1000 hours of practice education placement, giving them invaluable hands-on experience.  Students attending schools in a regional or rural area students will also be able apply for this course through Deakin’s Regional and Remote Entry Scheme so they can improve people's quality of life in their own communities.