Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
Course rules
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course and stream title |
|---|---|
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SH135 |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy |
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SH136 |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) (Honours) |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Admission to candidature
0.
Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.
4 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for these courses are set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences:
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must complete 192 credit points of units of study comprising:
(b)
36 credit points of elective units, including a minimum of 6 credit points from the Behavioural or Social Sciences and 6 credit points from the Biomedical Sciences.
5 Requirements for the Honours degree
(1)
Honours is available to meritorious students who complete an alternative set of units of study in the last three semesters of the program. Admission to the Honours program is by permission of the program coordinator after the completion of Second Year. Entry to the Honours program is based on performance during years 1 and 2 of the couse. Selection of students into the Honours program is competitive and based on the student's Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
(2)
To qualify for the award of the honours degree a candidate must complete the requirements for the pass degree but include the alternative 54 credit points of honours units of study listed in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Table of units of study.
6 Award of the degree
(1)
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) is awarded at either Pass or Honours level. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
(2)
Candidates for the award of the Honours degree, who do not meet the requirements, may be awarded the pass degree if they have completed the requirements for that award.
7 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that the requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Pass
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course code SH135: Pass course; full-time, 4 years | |||
Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
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| HSBH1003 Health, Behaviour and Society |
6 | N BACH1130, BACH1132, BACH1133, BACH1134, BACH1161 |
Semester 1 |
| OCCP1096 Understanding Occupation-People-Context |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| OCCP1097 Analysing Occupations and Performance |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| Elective (non OT) [6] (see note 1) | |||
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| BIOS1168 Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy A |
6 | N BIOS1136, BIOS1159, BIOS5090 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| OCCP1098 Teaching Occupations and Performance |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| OCCP1099 Occupational Performance: Healthcare 1 |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| OCCP1100 Professional Practice I |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int December,,Int February,,Int January,,Int July,,Int June,,Int November,,Semester 1,,Semester 2, |
Int December Int February Int January Int July Int June Int November Int Sept Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 2 |
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Semester 1 |
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| HSBH1007 Health Science and Research |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| OCCP2084 Occupational Performance: Healthcare 2 |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| OCCP2085 Occupational Performance: Home & Family |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| OCCP2086 Professional Practice 2 |
6 | P OCCP1099, OCCP1100 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int December,,Int February,,Int January,,Int June,,Int November,,Semester 1,,Semester 2, |
Int December Int February Int January Int July Int June Int November Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| BIOS1171 Neuroscience |
6 | N BIOS1137, BIOS2103 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| OCCP2087 Occupational Performance: Community |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| OCCP2088 Occupational Performance: Child & Family |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| Elective (non-OT) [6] (see note 2) | |||
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 3 |
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Semester 1 |
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| OCCP3061 Professional Practice IIIA |
12 | P OCCP2086 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int December,,Int February,,Int January,,Int July,,Int June,,Int November,,Semester 1,,Semester 2, |
Int December Int February Int January Int July Int June Int March Int November Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| OCCP3065 Professional Practice IIIB |
12 | P OCCP2086 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int December,,Int February,,Int January,,Int July,,Int June,,Int November,,Semester 1,,Semester 2, |
Int December Int February Int January Int July Int June Int May Int November Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| OCCP3076 Occupational Performance: Education |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| OCCP3077 Occupational Performance: Productivity |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| OCCP3078 Occupational Performance: Retirement |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| Elective (non-OT) [6] (see note 2) | |||
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 4 |
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Semester 1 |
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| OCCP4087 Health Promotion Through Occupation |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| Three Electives (OT or non-OT) [18] (see note 2) | |||
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| OCCP4088 Professional Practice IV |
18 | P OCCP3061, OCCP3065 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int December,,Int February,,Int January,,Int July,,Int June,,Int November,,Semester 1,,Semester 2, |
Int August Int December Int February Int January Int July Int June Int November Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| OCCP4089 Evaluation in Professional Practice |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Notes |
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| 1. Students entering the program without a science background are strongly recommended to take a general biology unit as the Year 1 elective, in preparation for required Biomedical Science subjects. | |||
| 2. Students are required to complete 36 credit points of electives over the course of the degree. At least 6 credit points must come from the Behavioural or Social Sciences (or equivalent) and a minimum of 6 credit points must come from the Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent). Otherwise, students may choose from Non-OT units of study as well as Year 4 OT elective units of study. For Non-OT electives, see Faculty Electives chapter. Students may also take broader University electives. | |||
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Honours
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course code SH136: Pass course; full-time, 4 years | |||
Years 1 and 2 |
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| As per Pass course | |||
Year 3 |
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Semester 1 |
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| OCCP3061 Professional Practice IIIA |
12 | P OCCP2086 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int December,,Int February,,Int January,,Int July,,Int June,,Int November,,Semester 1,,Semester 2, |
Int December Int February Int January Int July Int June Int March Int November Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| OCCP3065 Professional Practice IIIB |
12 | P OCCP2086 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int December,,Int February,,Int January,,Int July,,Int June,,Int November,,Semester 1,,Semester 2, |
Int December Int February Int January Int July Int June Int May Int November Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| Choose two of the following three OCCP units (total 12 credit points) | |||
| OCCP3076 Occupational Performance: Education |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| OCCP3077 Occupational Performance: Productivity |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| OCCP3078 Occupational Performance: Retirement |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| plus | |||
| OCCP3079 Honours Research Seminar 1 |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| One Research Elective [6] (see note 1) | |||
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 4 |
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Semester 1 |
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| OCCP4087 Health Promotion Through Occupation |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| OCCP4090 Honours Research Seminar 2 |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| OCCP4091 Honours Thesis 1 |
12 | Semester 1 |
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| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| OCCP4092 Professional Practice IV (Hons) |
12 | P OCCP3061, OCCP3065 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int December,,Int February,,Int January,,Int July,,Int June,,Int November,,Semester 1,,Semester 1a, |
Int December Int February Int January Int July Int June Int November Semester 1 Semester 1a Semester 2 |
| OCCP4093 Honours Thesis 2 |
12 | Semester 2 |
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| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Note |
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| 1. Students enrol in a research elective that matches their research topic. This decision should be taken together with their supervisor. | |||
Occupational Therapy Electives
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students choose up to three OT or non-OT electives of 6 credit points each (total 18 credit points) and at least 12 credit points of Faculty electives. Availability of OCCP professional electives may vary from year to year. Faculty of Health Science electives are shown in Faculty Electives chapter. Students may also take broader University electives. | |||
| OCCP4079 OT in Learning & Co-ord Difficulties |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| OCCP4080 Upper Limb and Hand Rehabilitation |
6 | P OCCP1099 and BIOS1168 or OCCP1095 and OCCP2044 Note: Department permission required for enrolment Weekly attendance is mandatory |
Semester 1 |
| OCCP4081 Enabling Participation and Safety in Age |
6 | P OCCP3061 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| OCCP4082 OT in Occ Health, Safety & Rehab |
6 | P OCCP3064 or OCCP3077 |
Semester 1 |
| OCCP4083 Mental Health Interventions |
6 | A OCCP1091, OCCP2044, OCCP3066 P OCCP2084 |
Semester 1 |
| OCCP4084 Child & Adolescent Mental Health in OT |
6 | A Knowledge of typical child development P OCCP2088 |
Semester 1 |
| OCCP4085 People with Intellectual Disability |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| OCCP4086 Professional Elective - General |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
Professional practice and fieldwork
Professional practice is an integral part of the occupational therapy program. Fieldwork education may consist of block placements and other guided learning experiences. These experiences provide students with an opportunity to practice skills and take responsibility commensurate with their background knowledge and level of development acquired during the course. Fieldwork block placements are periods of two to ten weeks where students attend a setting five days a week full time for approximately 37.5 hours per week. The placements occur during semester time and during recess periods, at all levels of the courses, and are located in both metropolitan, country facilities and, in some cases, overseas facilities.
Professional Practice I
Lectures/tutorials and a five-day placement either during inter-semester recess or at other times during the year.
Professional Practice II
Lectures/tutorials and a 2-week block placement during inter-semester recess. Placements may also occur at different times of the year, subject to availability. Students are also required to complete peer interview/assessment projects.
Professional Practice IIIA and IIIB
Lectures/tutorials, online education and two 7-week block placements during Semester 1. Placements may also occur at different times of the year, subject to availability. Students are also required to attend university before and after placements for professional practice briefing and debriefing classes.
Professional Practice IV
Lectures/tutorials, online education and an 8-week (pass program) or 6-week (honours program) placement during Semester 2. Students are required to attend university for a number of lectures and tutorials before and after placement and to complete assessments both on placement and on-campus.
Uniforms
Students may need to obtain uniforms to be worn while undertaking hospital placements where uniforms are required. Not all fieldwork sites will require students to wear uniforms. Polo shirts, with the University crest and course name, can be obtained through the relevant student associations. A Faculty name badge is required to be worn at all times during fieldwork placements. These badges can be obtained from the Students' Union.
Women
Short sleeves white blouse; navy blue culotte skirt or navy blue trousers; navy blue cardigan or jumper; navy, black or white closed shoes.
Men
White short sleeved shirt; navy blue trousers; navy blue cardigan or jumper; black or brown shoes.