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Master of Occupational Therapy

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Masters (Coursework)

Perth
This graduate entry master course offers you a fast-track option to becoming an occupational therapist. In this course you will develop knowledge of four broad areas: Medical, psychiatric, orthopaedic and neurological conditions that affect the health and wellbeing of individuals.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
International Tuition Fees
$36,601 per year / $36,601 total
Graduate Satisfaction
86.00%

Masters (Coursework)

Canberra
Learn how to empower and transform the lives of those in need Delve deeper into the science and strategies that help people live full and meaningful lives regardless of age, disability, social or mental limitations, with this thought-provoking 2-year, full time, UC Master of Occupational Therapy...
Duration
2 years full-time
Graduate Satisfaction
75.40%

Masters (Coursework)

Peninsula
Diversity is the hallmark of occupational therapy practice.
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$31,800 per year / $63,600 total
International Tuition Fees
$49,900 per year / $99,800 total
Graduate Satisfaction
84.40%

Masters (Coursework)

Hawthorn
The Master of Occupational Therapy provides students with skills and knowledge in treating clients who have difficulty participating in everyday life activities due to neurological, musculoskeletal or mental health issues.
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

Masters (Coursework)

City East
If you already have an undergraduate degree and want to become a registered occupational therapist, this is the degree for you. The degree is a high demand program with core occupational therapy knowledge condensed into two years of study.
Intake Months
Feb
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$42,400 per year / $84,800 total

Masters (Coursework)

Melbourne
Occupational therapists help individuals and communities to maximise productivity, wellbeing and quality of life through occupational participation.
Intake Months
Feb
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$36,400 per year / $72,800 total
International Tuition Fees
$41,000 per year / $82,000 total
Graduate Satisfaction
85.60%

Masters (Coursework)

Melbourne
This specialised program provides you with training in the practice of art therapy, which combines art and counselling within a clinical, therapeutic or community context. Art therapy is used for the treatment and healing of developmental, emotional and psychological problems or disorders.
Intake Months
Feb
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$27,800 per year / $55,600 total
International Tuition Fees
$39,000 per year / $78,000 total

Masters (Coursework)

Off Campus
Please note: This course will run 100% online for the 2021 intake. The Master of Narrative Therapy and Community Work is a postgraduate specialist qualification for professionals interested in enhancing their clinical and practice-research skills.
Intake Months
Feb
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$21,568 total
Graduate Satisfaction
89.50%

Masters (Coursework)

Camperdown/Darlington
The Master of Occupational Therapy equips you with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality healthcare and change lives. Through practical learning and extensive clinical placements, you will learn to work with clients to help them participate fully in life by focusing on their strengths.
Entry Requirements

 

To be eligible to apply you will need to fulfill the following criteria;

  1. A bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD from an Australian institution or equivalent.
  2. A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 over 7 (credit average). This does not guarantee an offer as the places are limited and offers are made based on academic merit.
Intake Months
Feb
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$39,500 total
Graduate Satisfaction
81.20%

Masters (Coursework)

Southbank
The Master of Music Therapy provides a course of study for those wishing to practice as music therapists in settings such as hospitals, special schools, aged care facilities, community health programs and private practice.
Intake Months
Mar
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
89.50%

Master of Occupational Therapy overview

Master level occupational therapy courses are the ideal way for students to gain the knowledge and accreditation required to enter the field. It is unlike graduate certificates and diplomas for this subject in that courses tend to cover more general principles of the craft rather than focussing on specific areas like mental health or orthopedic care. Monash University offers a course like this, providing students with scenario based learning to grant them practical experience.

Employment options

Graduates from the Master of Occupational Therapy and similar programs will find themselves well-suited to the specialisations mentioned here. Physical rehabilitation specialists, geriatric specialists with Gold Age and pediatric specialists working for See You Thru all require similar fundamental knowledge, but each require their own areas of expertise that make them unique. This allows a career in occupational therapy to be broad and employable across a variety of fulfilling subject areas.

Scholarships and funding

Occupational therapy scholarships are difficult to find, but there are general funding opportunities in this field. Programs like the Good Fitness Power Annual Scholarship Program offered by Curtin University is an example of this, but like other general scholarships, require students to fulfill a variety of unique requirements. In this case, students must not only be a student at Curtin but awaiting the chance to study overseas.

Prerequisites and selection process

Prospective students commonly require a related bachelor degree to enter master level occupational therapy programs. The University of Queensland is an example of this, requiring a background in health, education, social, physical or biological sciences.

GPA is always a consideration for these programs due to their popularity. Students concerned about this can take a graduate certificate in one of these fields to overcome this requirement.