GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Occupational Therapy
Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Prepare yourself for professional practice as an occupational therapist. Occupational therapy aims to promote the health and participation of people, organisations and populations through engagement in everyday activities or occupations. Teaching for the course is strongly connected to clinical settings across Adelaide and has close links with health care providers to best prepare you for professional practice as an occupational therapist. Emphasis is placed on preparing you to become a contemporary health professional who is able to work effectively across a range of settings in metropolitan and rural or remote locations. Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies* *Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change. Learn more .
Fees & duration
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Course structure
The Master of Occupational Therapy consists of 72 units. The Master of Occupational Therapy prepares you for professional practice as an occupational therapist. You will progressively study topics focusing on: evaluation and practice of occupational therapy inter-professional practice contemporary issues in occupational therapy practice Extensive professional experience placements are included to
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. GPA requirements Applicants must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and have achieved a Flinders equivalent grade point average (GPA) of credit (5.00) or above to be considered. Applicants who did not achieve the minimum GPA in their completed approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, can be considered on the basis of a second bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters degree of their choice, provided they have completed a minimum one semester full-time equivalent study in one of these courses and that Flinders equivalent GPA is 5.00 or above in this study. Topic pre-requisites Applicants must have either completed the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Therapy Studies) at Flinders University OR have met topic pre-requisites by having completed: the equivalent of 4.5 Flinders units (0.125 years FTE) of study focused on human anatomy; and the equivalent of 4.5 Flinders units (0.125 years FTE) of study focused on human physiology; and the equivalent of 4.5 Flinders units (0.125 years FTE) of study focused on an understanding of the human and social environment and social perspectives in health such as psychology and sociology; and the equivalent of 4.5 Flinders units (0.125 years FTE) study of research methods. Please refer to the pre-requisite flyer (PDF) for further information about the topic pre-requisites. Applicants who have completed their bachelor degree or equivalent qualification overseas or have completed their bachelor degree or equivalent in Australia more than six years ago must complete pre-requisite self-assessment form and also provide syllabus/topic descriptions. Additional information Due to limited places available, selection is based on meeting the above requirements and academic merit. Applicants who meet the above requirements will be ranked on their best Flinders equivalent GPA of 5.0 or above achieved over a minimum of one semester of full-time equivalent study in one course. Qualifications are not able to be pre-assessed and feedback can be provided once applications are submitted and considered through SATAC.
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