ObjectivesThe Master of Occupational Therapy Practice is an accelerated two year program that provides an alternative pathway into the profession for individuals who have a suitable bachelor degree or equivalent. The course starts mid-year and runs over four university semesters with some clinical practice components occurring outside normal university semester times.
Entry requirementsA relevant Bachelors degree or equivalent prior learning including at least 5 years professional experience. Other pre-requisites include completed studies in anatomy and human physiology. Suitable units on these subjects are available as bridging units. Before undertaking any clinical fieldwork a student is required to have a Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record/Screening Clearance and a current First Aid Certificate. International applicants require an IELTS score of 7.5 with no band less than 7.0 or TOEFL score of 650 (paper based) or 280 (computer based).
Academic titleMaster of Occupational Therapy Practice
Course descriptionThis course is not available for on-campus study by students on an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
This full fee paying course consists of 4 semesters (240 credit points) of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.
Year One - Semester 1
Unit Description Points
OCT4113 Human Occupation 15
OCT4114 Neuroscience 15
OCT4115 Occupation, Health and Wellbeing 15
OCT4116 Professional Practice 1 15
Year One - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
OCT4117 Occupational Analysis and Adaptation 15
OCT4118 Environmental Analysis, Adaptation and Technology 15
OCT4119 Health Conditions and Occupational Performance 15
OCT4120 Professional Practice 2 15
Year Two - Semester 1
Pre-requisite for these units is OCT4120-Professional Practice 2
Unit Description Points
OCT5201 Occupational Therapy Processes with Children 15
OCT5202 Occupational Therapy Processes with Adults 15
OCT5203 Occupational Therapy Processes with Senior Adults 15
OCT5204 Community Occupational Therapy 15
Year Two - Semester 2
Pre-requisite for these units is OCT5204- Community OT
Unit Description Points
OCT5205 Outcomes Research 15
OCT5206 Professional Practice 3 15
OCT5207 Professional Practice 4 30