Study the Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) and develop the skills to become an occupational therapist, and promote the health and wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities. Occupational therapists help people participate in everyday activities including learning, communication, interpersonal interaction and relationships, mobility, self-care, domestic life, and social life. Occupational therapists can also modify people’s environment – or the activity itself – to help them participate in the activity. The occupational therapy degree is intensive and involves learning in an interprofessional environment, in the classroom and in clinical practice settings.

Career opportunities When you graduate you can apply to register as an occupational therapist in New Zealand and other countries. Occupational therapists work with all age groups in: Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) Community development Health centres and hospitals Research Schools Residential care facilities Private practice Rehabilitation and ACC