Master of Occupational Therapy Practice

Master of Occupational Therapy Practice

Master degree
24 months
Application deadlines: No deadline
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: A$80
Full-time
Intakes: January 29
International tuition: A$37,400
Domestic tuition: A$35,000

Program overview

The course comprises 70 weeks of coursework (35 weeks per year), including 1000 hours of professional practice. First year includes a four-week full-time professional practice block; second year includes two eight-week full-time professional practice blocks and a ten-week project based learning placement. You will enrol enrol into 120 credit points per year.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
Academic entry requirement You must have a relevant Bachelors degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelors degree, completed in the past five years (or subsequent postgraduate study and/or relevant work experience) with a minimum grade average of 65%. Relevant studies include health, education, social, psychological or biological sciences. All applicants are required to provide specific information in the Personal statement. Successful applicants without prior study in anatomy and physiology at an appropriate level must successfully complete a La Trobe University-approved anatomy and physiology bridging course. English language requirement IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0.

Career opportunities

Occupational therapists work in a wide range of health and welfare systems including general hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community health services, mental health agencies, health services for older people and children with special needs, and support services for intellectually disadvantaged people. They also work as coordinators and consultants in the development and provision of services in areas such as occupational health and safety, and as private practitioners.

Campus location

Melbourne , Australia