Diploma of Health Sciences (075188G) + Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (084288F)

The Diploma in Health Sciences provides a good grounding in the many disciplines that exist within the field of health science. While the main focus is on biological and biochemical subjects, candidates will studies will extend into chemistry, cell biology and anatomy. They will develop strong foundations for entry into the second year of a number of Griffith University degree level programs in health sciences.

In the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, students will develop the skills needed to work as an occupational therapist to deliver life changing outcomes. They will learn how to enable people to do the activities - occupations - they need or want to do in order to live a meaningful life, but have difficulty with due to illness, injury or other disadvantages. Students will study occupational therapy theory and practice, occupational science, and other sciences such as psychology, sociology and anatomy.