Master of Occupational Therapy

Description

The Master of Occupational Therapy provides an advanced program of study for entry to the occupational therapy profession for students who have completed an undergraduate degree. The course is built around a conceptual framework titled 'Education of Community of Practice Capability now and in the Future: Towards Person-Environment Occupation Fit'.

The curriculum is designed around the professional competency requirements for occupational therapy practice. The course is accredited with OT Australia and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

Note: Students may be required to satisfactory complete an English proficiency assessment prior to professional practice or fieldwork placements.

Requirements

To qualify for admission applicants will need:

•a PhD, master's or bachelor's degree from an Australian institution or equivalent.
•a grade point average of 4.5 or greater (approximately equivalent to a credit average or better) assessed on the highest ranked tertiary qualification presented.
Note: Students without a human health and/or human functioning background may be advised to complete prescribed units of study in anatomy and/or psychology as electives.

Notes

Students are expected to enter the program with the following skills. Where these skills require further development students should seek additional preparation prior to commencing Semester 1, for example via bridging courses, community college programs or summer schools according to your level of need.

1.Competence in English language is expected prior to entering this course. Where English competence is insufficient prospective students should pursue, or may be required to complete, intensive English language preparation prior to commencement of the course.
2.International students are required to achieve an average IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum score of 7.0 for writing and speaking. International student enrolment offers may include a requirement to complete intensive English preparation prior to commencement of the course.
3.Students will be expected to demonstrate competence in computing skills, particularly word processing and internet searching skills, from the beginning of the course.