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Master of Occupational Therapy Studies

Overview

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

Occupational therapists (OTs) help people of all ages improve their quality of life and overcome barriers that affect their everyday activities. OTs use a range of treatment strategies to help people affected by injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delays or ageing.

This 2.5 year program focuses on the practice of occupational therapy, emphasising the use of prior skills and knowledge to enhance the effectiveness of OT practice and the development of advanced adult learning skills for ongoing professional development.

The program is designed to build on your previous studies with the principles of occupational therapy practice and see you develop the interdisciplinary knowledge and professional skills needed to practice as an OT. You'll undertake a range of research-focused courses and complete advanced training in clinical reasoning and health research, furthering your understanding of the role of evidence in occupational therapy practice.

Throughout the program, you'll undertake more than 1000 hours of supervised clinical placements in UQ’s Occupational Therapy Clinics located at the St Lucia campus and in hospitals, schools and other healthcare organisations.

The Master of Occupational Therapy Studies 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.

Location
St Lucia
Duration
2.5 Years
Start Semester
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Program Code
5147
AQF
Level 9
Location
St Lucia
Fees
A$51200
Duration
2.5 Years
Start Semester
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Semester dates for 2025 are yet to be confirmed
Program Code
5147
CRICOS Code
002041G
AQF
Level 9

Program highlights

Program highlights

  • 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.
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How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Work placements
  • Online study
  • Research experience
  • Seminars

What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

  • Occupational Performance & Evaluation across the Lifespan
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Therapy Practice
  • Promoting Occupational Performance for People with Chronic Medical and Mental Health Conditions
  • Social Change in Occupational Therapy

Career possibilities

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

Program accreditation

The Master of Occupational Therapy Studies is accredited by:

  • Occupational Therapy Council, World Federation Of Occupational Therapy
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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.

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 (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.

BE and OET are not accepted.

 

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Fees and Scholarships

Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

$33,760

2024

$33,760

2024

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Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $51,200

2024

AUD $51,200

2024

Learn more about postgraduate fees

Additional costs

  • Annual CPR re-certification (approximately $80 per year)
  • Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
  • First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $130 renewed every 3 years)
  • A clinical uniform shirt is required and may be purchased through the School.
  • Costs for vaccinations and serology are the responsibility of the student and will vary based on individual and program requirements.

Government assistance

Financial aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

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FEE-HELP

Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Occupational Therapy Studies pay tuition fees.

FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.

Learn more about FEE-HELP

Centrelink support

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

How to apply

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in semester 2 - April 30 of the year of commencement.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in semester 2 - April 30 of the year of commencement.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants

For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.

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