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Bachelor of Health Sciences & Master of Occupational Therapy Practice - La Trobe University |
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Bachelor of Health Sciences & Master of Occupational Therapy Practice - La Trobe UniversityTEL: 0207 193 7932
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| YEAR | | 2009 | | | | AWARD | | Bachelor of Psychological Science and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice | | | | LENGTH | | 5 years | | | | CAMPUSES | | MELBOURNE (BUNDOORA) | | | | COURSE DESCRIPTION | This course allows students to broaden their knowledge base and employment opportunities within the fields of occupational therapy and psychological science. While the occupational therapy component gives students the skills to help people participate in everyday activities, psychological science allows students to gain an understanding of patients' behaviours and mental processes.
Bachelor of Psychological Science (first to third years) : Provides students with broad knowledge and skills in behavioural science, in addition to a specialisation in psychology. The course provides an introduction to the broad area that psychology covers, including developmental, social, cognitive, industrial/organisational educational, forensic, sport, health and clinical psychology.
Master of Occupational Therapy Practice (fourth and fifth years): Utilises an integrated curriculum centred on sequential Problem Based Learning over 80 weeks. | | | | MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY | | Health sciences, social work. | | | | OVERSEAS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES | | Overseas study opportunities are available. | | | | TUITION FEE ($AUD) | | Fees are indexed and may increase by up to 7% per year | | 24 700 | | | | SCHOLARSHIPS | | Scholarships are available for high achieving students, please ask for further information. | | | | ADDITIONAL COSTS ($AUD) | Approximate costs include: Food handling course - A$60, name badge - A$9, police checks - A$14, and a t-shirt (optional) - A$25.
Students will also incur costs for a First Aid Level II course and immunisations.
Accommodation costs for clinical placement will vary according to the venue and not all students will incur the same cost. | | | | ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS | Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 6B certificate at postgraduate (EFS PG2a (75%)) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; or
IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 600 with a score of 6 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 250 with a score of 6 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 96 with no individual score less than 24; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent. | | | | ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | LTU Foundation Studies - 85
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2008 (indicative only) - 86.2
International Baccalaureate - 34
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 15
Sri Lankan A Levels - AAA
MICSS (UEC) - Ex Yer 12 FSP
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 85
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4.9
Sweden Slutbetyg - VG/MVG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 95
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.2
National (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.4
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.3
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. | | | | SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS | This course has a clinical component.
All students are required to obtain a police check and Working With Children (WWC) check before undertaking a clinical professional placement. | | | | SUBJECT PREREQUISITES | | One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Year 12 Mathematics. | | | | SEMESTER STARTS | | Semester 1 (March) | | | | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | | Graduates are employed in a wide range of clinical settings, including health, welfare, commerce and industry, and education systems. | | | | PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION | Graduates must complete a suitable fourth year program, such as honours, to qualify for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). The three-year sequence is accredited by the APS for further education purposes and graduates are eligible to apply for enrolment into a number of specialised postgraduate diploma courses.
Eligibility for membership of the APS and for registration in Victoria as a psychologist requires at least two more years of appropriate study beyond fourth year, such as completion of a Master of Psychology or a Doctor of Psychology professional training program.
Graduates are eligible for professional membership of the Australian Association of Occupational Therapists (OT Australia) and registration to practice as occupational therapists in those states of Australia where this is applicable. The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) also accredits this course. |
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