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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Master of Occupational Therapy Studies

  • Masters (Coursework)

Build a rewarding career helping people overcome barriers that affect their participation in life.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2.5 years full-time
Course Code
5147, 002041G
Intake Months
Jul
International Fees
$51,200 per year / $128,000 total

About this course

Build a rewarding career helping people overcome barriers that affect their participation in life.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and have completed university-level studies in human anatomy, human physiology, and introductory psychology.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Entry is competitive based on GPA, with a limited intake capacity. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2021 was 5.0.

Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and have completed university-level studies in human anatomy, human physiology, and introductory psychology.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Entry is competitive based on GPA, with a limited intake capacity. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2021 was 5.0.

Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.

Pearsons - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

BE and OET are not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Occupational Therapy Studies are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

To be considered for enrolment, an applicant must:

  1. hold a bachelor degree; study in fields such as health, education, social, physical or biological sciences is recommended.
  2. if the bachelor degree was completed more than 10 years prior to program commencement, have subsequently completed within 10 years prior to commencement either a postgraduate qualification, or a minimum of 8 units/4 courses of university level study.
  3. have successfully completed, within the 10 years prior to program commencement, the following university level study:
  • 2 units (1 course) in human anatomy; and
  • 2 units (1 course) in human physiology; and
  • 2 units (1 courses) in introductory psychology.

Suitable UQ pre-requisite courses

Human AnatomyANAT1005 or BIOM2020 or BIOM3002
Human PhysiologyPHYL1007 or BIOM2011 or BIOM2012
PsychologyNEUR1020 or PSYC1030

If an applicant has results pending in the semester of application, the results will not be included in the selection process.

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.

Additional application information

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  1. hold a bachelor degree; study in fields such as health, education, social, physical or biological sciences is recommended.
  2. if the bachelor degree was completed more than 10 years prior to program commencement, have subsequently completed within 10 years prior to commencement either a postgraduate qualification, or a minimum of 8 units/4 courses of university level study.
  3. have successfully completed, within the 10 years prior to program commencement, the following university level study:
  • 2 units (1 course) in human anatomy; and
  • 2 units (1 course) in human physiology; and
  • 2 units (1 courses) in introductory psychology.
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Human AnatomyANAT1005 or BIOM2020 or BIOM3002
Human PhysiologyPHYL1007 or BIOM2011 or BIOM2012
PsychologyNEUR1020 or PSYC1030
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If an applicant has results pending in the semester of application, the results will not be included in the selection process.<10><10>

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Build on your undergraduate degree and qualify as an accredited occupational therapist in just 2.5 years.
  • Be confident and job-ready with more than 1000 hours on fieldwork and supervised placements.
  • Learn from experienced occupational therapy educators and join an internationally leading school with more than 60 years of occupational therapy teaching and research.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Occupational therapist
  • Paediatric occupational therapist
  • Rehabilitation consultant
  • Workplace health and safety occupational therapist
  • Mental health occupational therapist
  • Aged care occupational therapist

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
86.1%
Overall satisfaction
79.2%
Skill scale
73%
Teaching scale
77.9%
Employed full-time
$73k
Average salary