Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Allied Health
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Advance your occupational therapy skills, deepen your research ability, and prepare for higher-level professional or research-focused roles with this postgraduate Honours degree.
NZ$10,059
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Deepen understanding of occupational therapy practice
Achieve a significant understanding of professional and practice issues in social, political, cultural, and historical contexts.
Develop research skills
Design, conduct, and critically evaluate small-scale research projects relevant to occupational therapy.
About This Course
This one-year, full-time Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) degree is designed for qualified occupational therapists who wish to expand their professional and research competencies. The programme develops your understanding of occupational therapy practice in its social, political, cultural, and historical contexts and enhances your capacity for critical evaluation and evidence-based practice. With flexible online delivery plus compulsory block courses in Dunedin, you'll complete two Level 8 research-focused courses and a dissertation. It's ideal for those seeking advanced practice positions, research roles, or a pathway to doctoral study.
Course Content
- Research for Practice (30 credits)
- Research Design (30 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
- Critical evaluation of professional literature
- Engagement in evidence-based practice
- Small-scale research projects
- Analysis of professional and practice issues in diverse contexts
Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with GPA of 5.0 or less across the three years of study (or equivalent)
Build towards these roles
Occupational TherapistClinical ResearcherAcademic Staff MemberPractice Supervisor
Build skills in these industries
HealthcareAllied Health
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.
