Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Allied Health
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Advance your professional practice and research skills in occupational therapy with Aotearoa New Zealand's only postgraduate qualification in this field. This honours programme prepares you for leadership and research-focused roles.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Online with block courses
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced occupational therapy practice
Students will advance their practical capabilities and apply cutting-edge methods in occupational therapy.
Acquire in-depth research skills
Students will learn to undertake independent, evidence-based research relevant to occupational therapy.
Contribute to the research base of the profession
Graduates will be able to design and carry out research that contributes new knowledge to occupational therapy practice.
What You're Signing Up For
This Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) programme at Otago Polytechnic is for occupational therapists and allied health practitioners wishing to advance their skills through research and scholarship. With flexible, practice-oriented options and an evidence-based approach, this qualification deepens your knowledge, fosters independent enquiry, and enables you to contribute to your profession’s research base. Graduates gain advanced capability for higher-level roles or research-focused positions, and academic career pathways.
Course Content
- Advanced professional practice
- Evidence-based enquiry and research
- Independent research project
- Health and occupation theory
- Workshop-based block courses
- Reflective practice
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or a related discipline
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Allied Health
Occupational Therapy
Future employment opportunities might be
Occupational Therapist
Case Manager
Community/Youth Development Worker
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.