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Universities Australia University of Queensland- Saint Lucia Courses Master of Occupational Therapy Studies

Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 49,374
Country Rank-
Duration30 Months
Score IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 100

Program 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.

Course Content
Complete 40 units comprising:
- 8 units for all MOccThySt Semester 2 Foundational Courses, and
- 16 units from MOccThySt Year 1 Courses, and
- 16 units from MOccThySt Year 2 Courses
MOccThySt Semester 2 Foundational Courses

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
- Introduction to Occupational Therapy for Graduates
- Occupational Performance & Evaluation across the Lifespan
- Human Anatomy & Occupation
- Creating Inclusive Communities: OT Practices for Promoting Inclusion (of People with Disability)
MOccThySt Year 1, Semester 1 Courses

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
- Health Sciences Research Discovery II
- Promoting Participation through Occupation & the Environment
- Occupational Therapy for Children & Youth I for Graduates
- Promoting Occupational Performance for People with Chronic Medical and Mental Health Conditions
MOccThySt Year 1, Semester 2 Courses

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
- Health Sciences Research Evaluation II
- Occupational Therapy for Children & Youth II for Graduates
- Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Therapy Practice
- Occupational Performance & Participation for Adults with Acute & Chronic Medical Conditions.
MOccThySt Year 2, Semester 1 Core Courses

Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
- Advanced Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice
- Occupational Therapy Clinical Skills
MOccThySt Year 2, Semester 2 Core Courses

Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
- Professional Issues for New Graduates
- Social Change in Occupational Therapy
- Health Sciences Research Project: Service Development through Action Learning
Entry Requirement
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.

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 - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
- TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.
- Pearsons - 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.

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.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
- AUD $49,376
Additional costs
- Annual CPR re-certification (approximately $70 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.
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Career Prospect
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

Cost Of Studying At University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Occupational Therapy Studies at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia