Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 44,300 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of South Australia - City East Campus

  CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 7.0  Minimum Listening - 7.0  Minimum Reading - 7.0  Minimum Writing - 7.0  Minimum Speaking - 7.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 65.0  Minimum Listening - 65.0  Minimum Reading - 65.0  Minimum Writing - 65.0  Minimum Speaking - 65.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 80.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

As an occupational therapist, you’ll make a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll help people overcome any barriers they have – whether it be physical, environmental or emotional – to doing any activity big or small, and empowering them to live their best lives.

A successful occupational therapist is professional, an excellent communicator, observant, logical, a critical thinker, and evidence based. You’ll be the type of person who enjoys working with people; and be mentally, emotionally and physically capable. This field of work is immensely rewarding and can offer exciting challenges, assisting people in the everyday occupations of life.

You can gain employment in a range of settings, including:

• Public and private hospitals
• Private practice
• Community mental health services
• Ambulatory and rehabilitation services
• Aged care facilities
• Home based services
• Local council services
• Government departments
• Schools
• Not-for-profit and non-government sector

Some key areas of activity where Occupational Therapists provide support include:

• Daily living activities such as showering, dressing, grooming and eating
• Activities which involve caring for others such as household management activities, shopping, childcare, budgeting, banking, financial management, home maintenance and driving
• Education activities which allow a person to participate in a learning environment.
• Leisure and play activities
• Social participation
• Work (paid and voluntary)

This degree prepares you for working overseas, as the qualification is recognised in most countries. Your research honour’s degree will also prepare you for a career in research or academia.

Scholarships

Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship

We are pleased to advise that students can apply for our prestigious Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarships, for First Semester 2025 from Monday 16th September 2024.

• Recipients receive a 50% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for up to four years of full-time study
• Students who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to complete a Scholarship application form and include this with their UniSA application
• Eligible students who have not provided a completed Scholarship application will be invited to apply at the point of University entry assessment (assuming scholarship places are still available)

Scholarship Criteria:

• Be a prospective international student
• Be eligible to study in Australia
• Not have accepted any other UniSA scholarship or bursary
• Have achieved the UniSA equivalent of a High Distinction average in previous studies
• Meet the minimum English language entry requirements for the program applied into
• Meet normal program admission requirements for the program applied into

International Merit Scholarship

Recipients will receive a 15% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of their chosen degree

Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship
Receive a 50% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree.

International Merit Scholarship
Receive a 15% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree. For more scholarships and to view full scholarship conditions, please visit.

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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