Master of Occupational Therapy Studies

Course 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. 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.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor degree and have completed university level studies in statistics, human anatomy, human physiology, and social sciences.Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements. CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185. BE and OET are not accepted.

English Requirements

Additional Information

• Offers Scholarship
• Requires Intership
• Has Bridging Program

Professional Recognition

Occupational Therapy Council, World Federation of Occupational Therapy

Estimated Job Roles

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

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