Master of Occupational Therapy Practice

Your accelerated pathway to practice

Whether you have a background in health or are looking to switch industries, this entry-to-practice program equips you to meet the growing demand for qualified occupational therapists.

  • Focus on client-centred practice and evidence-based learning
  • Build skills in real-world settings with supervised placements
  • Opportunities for an overseas placement in your second year
  • Graduate as a qualified occupational therapist ready for a diverse range of career opportunities

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AwardMaster of Occupational Therapy Practice
Start dates 23 February 2026
Duration2 years full-time
Learning mode

Multi-Modal

Multi-Modal courses have a combination of Face to face, Online, Online Asynchronous or Online plus placement/intensive subjects.

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Fees$40,400 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
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About the Master of Occupational Therapy Practice

Occupational therapists help individuals and communities to maximise productivity, wellbeing and quality of life through occupational participation. You will develop knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention, the therapeutic use of occupation and the adaptation of environments.

Subject to completion of local requirements, graduates may be eligible to apply to practice in other countries including the UK, North America and Sweden.

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 into 120 credit points per year.

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