Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | Monash University

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | Monash University

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Specifications
  • Province/City: Australia
  • Language for Teaching: English
  • Field of Study : Medicine
  • Course Start Date: Feb
  • Course : Degree
  • Country: Australia
  • Annual Course Fees : Between RM 150k - 200k
Description

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) - Monash University Peninsula, Australia

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) - Monash University · Peninsula, Melbourne

Duration
4 Years
Mode
Physical
Campus
Peninsula
Medium
English
Intake
Feb

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at Monash University — a 4-year, full-time bachelor degree at the Peninsula campus in Melbourne, Australia. Prepare for registration as an occupational therapy practitioner through foundation sciences, clinical practice, honours research or community practice pathways, and professional placements. International students from Malaysia and across Asia can apply for February intake.

Indicative total fees are AU$ 210,525 (tuition + application fee), with live AUD to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below. Figures are illustrative — your final amount follows Monash University’s official fee schedule for your intake year.

Monash University is ranked #37 in the world and #5 in Australia in the QS World University Rankings, placing it among the top 1% of universities globally.

What you will study: foundation units in human structure, health sciences, and occupational therapy principles; discipline studies in enabling occupation; applied honours research or practice development pathways; and professional practice placements.

Entry requirements: pathways include ATAR 82.5, A Levels CCB, STPM 8.8, UEC B3–B4 average (best five subjects), and MUFY 82.5%. English proficiency such as IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) is required. Scholarships are assessed case by case — contact our advisors for guidance.

Career outcomes include occupational therapist, hospital rehabilitation therapist, stroke rehabilitation specialist, hand therapy practitioner, and pediatric occupational therapist.

Study at Monash’s Peninsula campus — home to allied health teaching facilities and strong links to hospitals and community health services across Melbourne. Plan to apply at least three months before your course start; allow about one month for your offer letter and sufficient time to lodge your Australian student visa before you travel.

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Why this course & university?

#41 in the world · #2 in Australia

For nursing and allied health, Monash ranks #41 globally and #2 in Australia in QS Nursing (Subject Rankings).

Entry-level practitioner

Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attributes appropriate for a competent entry-level occupational therapy practitioner.

Enable everyday participation

Develop strategies to enable individuals, groups and communities to participate in everyday occupations that they want and need to do.

Unique OT contribution

Appraise barriers to people’s participation and devise strategies to overcome them; articulate the unique professional contribution of occupational therapy.

About the Campus

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at Monash University is taught at the Peninsula campus — Monash’s allied health hub in Frankston, with clinical skills facilities and strong links to hospitals and community health services across Melbourne’s south-east.

Entry Requirements

Minimum academic requirements vary by qualification. Select your pathway below. English test scores are in the next section; for scholarships, see Contact Us.

ATAR
82.5
UEC
Average B3–B4 (best five subjects)
STPM
8.8 (best three subjects, excl. Pengajian Am)
A Levels
CCB
MUFY
82.5%
Other Qualifications
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English Language Requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall (Academic), minimum 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

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Scholarships

Scholarship and bursary options for this degree programme depend on your intake and academic profile. Contact us and we’ll check eligibility with Monash University.

 
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Fee estimate (AUD → RM)

Core fees are shown in Australian dollars (AUD). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live AUD/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Monash University typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.

Tuition fee breakdown

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Application Fee
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Indicative total payable
AU$ 210,525
Indicative total payable

Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow the Monash University’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.

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Programme Structure

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) is a four-year degree at Monash Peninsula. Key study areas include:

Foundation Studies
  • Human structure and function 1
  • Human structure and function 2
  • Foundations of health in primary care
  • Professional issues in occupational therapy
  • Psychology for occupational therapy
  • Human occupation and development
  • Foundation clinical sciences for occupational therapy
Discipline Studies
  • Foundations of occupational therapy practice
  • Introduction to occupational therapy professional practice
  • Occupational performance, capabilities and components
  • Enabling occupation: Performance challenges 1A
  • Enabling occupation: Performance challenges 1B
  • Enabling occupation 2: Performance challenges in population health
Applied Studies (Honours Research Path)
  • Research studies
  • Skills for evidence-based practice in occupational therapy
  • Evidence-based health promotion practice in occupational therapy
  • Occupational therapy honours research project 1
  • Occupational therapy honours research project 2
Practice Development Studies (Community Practice Path)
  • Skills for evidence-based practice in occupational therapy
  • Evidence-based health promotion practice in occupational therapy
  • Participatory community practice 1: Development
  • Participatory community practice 2: Implementation
Professional Practice
  • Enabling occupation: Practice education placement
  • Transition to practice 1
  • Advanced professional practice
  • Transition to practice 2

Future Career Prospects

Main Directions
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Hospital Rehabilitation Therapist
  • Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Hand Therapy
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Estimated application deadline

Monash University offers a February intake for this degree. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start — earlier is better for international students.

February intake
Apply at least 3 months before course start

Illustrative planning window — confirm your intake’s exact closing date with us or the university.

Offer letter
Allow about 1 month after a complete application

Timing varies by document completeness; we help you submit a complete file the first time.

Student visa
Apply well before you travel

Start your Australian student visa once you have your offer — do not wait until the last minute. We guide timeline and documents.

English tests
Book IELTS 6.5 early if needed

Allow time to retake if required before your target intake (February) so English proofs are ready with your application.

Official source: Intake dates and closing deadlines are set by Monash University and may change. Always verify on the official application channel before you commit.

Need accommodation?

Peninsula campus accommodation and other Monash options on and near the Peninsula campus. Message us to shortlist options that fit your budget.

Indicative weekly rates at Peninsula campus accommodation (Monash-managed). We help you compare on-campus and nearby options for your campus and intake.

Rates below are per week in AUD. See living costs for monthly benchmarks. Unlock this section for the official Monash accommodation page.

Melbourne monthly living expenses

Estimates for studying in Melbourne (monthly). The Australian Government advises international students to budget at least AUD 30,000 per year for living costs — about AUD 2,500 per month on average. The bands below split that benchmark across rent, food, Myki transport, mobile, and personal spend. Figures are in AUD first, with MYR from the same live rate as the fee section.

Live rate (same as Fee estimate): 1 AUD = MYR

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