Master of Occupational Therapy
Develop the professional expertise to support individuals in overcoming barriers and achieving meaningful participation in their communities.
Best for:Best for graduates with a background in health or social sciences seeking professional accreditation as an occupational therapist.
Overview
The Master of Occupational Therapy at the University of Tasmania is a coursework-based programme designed to equip students with the skills necessary to become ethical and culturally safe practitioners. Students learn to adopt a strength-based approach to support individuals facing disability, injury, illness, or psychological challenges. The curriculum focuses on enhancing a person's ability to engage in daily occupations across their lifespan. Graduates are prepared to work effectively within diverse communities to help clients overcome barriers and reach their personal goals.
What you'll do
- Engage in coursework to develop professional knowledge and clinical attributes.
- Apply strength-based strategies to support individuals with disabilities or injuries.
- Learn to facilitate participation in meaningful daily activities across the lifespan.
- Develop skills in culturally safe and ethical clinical practice.
- Utilize research methods and evidence-based practice to inform therapeutic interventions.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or PhD from an Australian higher education provider.
Degree offered: Master of Occupational Therapy
Language: English proficiency required for professional practice.
Instruction: English
- Completion of at least two units (25 CPU) of systems human anatomy and physiology within the last 10 years.
- Completion of one unit (12.5 CPU) in social perspectives in health (e.g., psychology or sociology) within the last 10 years.
- Completion of one unit (12.5 CPU) in research methods or evidence-based practice within the last 10 years.
- Must hold a prior degree from an Australian higher education provider.
- Must meet specific prerequisite unit requirements completed within the last 10 years.
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How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official University of Tasmania course page to review specific admission requirements and submit an application through the university portal.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of degree completion
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