GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Occupational Therapy
Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Occupational Therapy prepares you with the skills to further your professional healthcare knowledge and help transform the lives of those with neurological, musculoskeletal or mental health issues. This course is designed for self-directed practitioners capable of working in community, acute and rehabilitation settings. Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to practice as a qualified occupational therapist. Check the Master of Occupational Therapy course handbook Get a copy of our course guide Deferring Due to limited capacity, students will be unable to defer their place in this course. Upgrade your skills Combine an occupational lens with design Combine an occupational lens with technology Become an evidence-based practitioner Supporting groups to participate in everyday life Supporting individuals to participate in everyday life Stretch your career further Careers in rehabilitation Careers in private practice Mental health settings Community health settings Forensic settings This course is delivered by Swinburne University of Technology.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Successful completion of the Master of Occupational Therapy requires students to complete units of study to the value of 200 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated. Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study) Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study) Core and professional practice units 200 credit points Master degree Units of study Unit code Core
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
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
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians 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 who are already registered Occupational Therapists in Australia or overseas are not eligible to be considered for this course, unless their qualification is not recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Applicants are required to have completed one of the following in the last 10 years with a GPA of 65%: a bachelor degree (or higher award); or a Postgraduate degree AND completed at least one anatomy and physiology undergraduate unit (such as BIO10004 Anatomy and Physiology); or an equivalent anatomy and physiology bridging course. Applicants who are already registered Occupational Therapists in Australia or overseas are not eligible to be considered for.
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