Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Otago Polytechnic
Subject area
Occupational Therapy
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$21,048
over 3 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates of this programme will be able to practice occupational therapy in alignment with the World Federation of Occupational Therapists definition of occupational therapy practice:
Occupational therapy is a client-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation. (WFOT 2012)
Graduates will be able to confidently implement and articulate how occupational therapy positively influences the health and wellbeing of people and communities through engagement in everyday occupations.
Graduates will have a comprehensive knowledge of people as occupational social beings, who engage in occupations within complex environments.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Minimum entry requirements NCEA Level 3; OR A qualification at L4 on the National Qual. Framework equaling 60 credits or more completed within one year; OR University Study - successful completion of courses equating to 50 percent of first year student workload completed within one year
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
3 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$7,016 | $21,048 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$9,630 | $28,890 |
| Total | $16,646 | $49,938 |
StudyLink website – information about student loans
A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
92%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $50,367 |
| Earnings range | $37,142 - $56,117 |
| In employment | 74% |
| In further study | 21% |
| On a benefit | 1% |
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Mataawaka Scholarship
Provided by:
Otago Polytechnic
Website:
http://www.op.ac.nz/students/maori-students/
Value:
Covers one year of tuition fees
Ian Campbell Scholarship
Provided by:
Wellington Paraplegic and Physically Disabled Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Determined annually by the Trustees
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: http://www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.