Program Overview

Overview

The Master of Occupational Therapy Studies is a 2.5-year program that focuses on the practice of occupational therapy, emphasizing the use of prior knowledge to strengthen OT practice and the acquisition of clinical and professional capabilities. The program is designed to build on previous studies with the principles of occupational therapy practice, developing discipline-specific and interdisciplinary knowledge and professional skills needed to practice as an occupational therapist.

Program Details

• The program is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) and approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA).
• Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the OTBA.
• The program is also approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, applicants must:

• Hold a bachelor's degree, with study in fields such as health, education, social, physical, or biological sciences recommended.
• Have successfully completed, within the 10 years prior to program commencement, university-level study in:
  • Human anatomy (2 units or 1 course).
  • Human physiology (2 units or 1 course).
  • Introductory psychology (2 units or 1 course).
• Have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in their previous qualification. Entry is competitive based on GPA, with a limited intake capacity.

Fees and Scholarships

• The indicative annual fee for domestic students is approximately $40,784.
• The indicative annual fee for international students is approximately $58,056.
• Additional costs include:
  • Annual CPR re-certification (approximately $80 per year).
  • Travel and living expenses associated with placements.
  • First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $130 renewed every 3 years).
  • A clinical uniform shirt.
• Scholarships are available, but details are not provided.

How to Apply

• All international applications should be submitted to UQ.
• The program code for the Master of Occupational Therapy Studies is 5147.
• The closing date for this program is April 30 of the year of commencement for semester 2.

Career Possibilities

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

Program Structure

• The program includes advanced training in clinical reasoning, research-focused courses, and quality assurance projects and health research.
• Students will complete over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice in UQ’s Occupational Therapy Clinics and in hospitals, schools, private practices, and other healthcare organisations.

Inherent Requirements

To complete this degree, students must meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. These requirements include the ability to participate in clinical placements and to meet the physical and emotional demands of the profession.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7.
• TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
• PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
• CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

Additional Application Information

• Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place.
• On admission to the program, students will need to provide evidence of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
• Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on the Ready for Placement website.