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Master of Occupational Therapy
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The University of Canberra's Master of Occupational Therapy is a two-year graduate-entry degree, starting in Semester 2, open to graduates of any discipline with a credit average. Students complete 1,000 hours of practical education in hospitals, clinics, community organisations, schools and aged care, locally and interstate, with placements run full-time and travel and accommodation at the student's expense.
The degree is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia and approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, so graduates can apply for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and have their qualification recognised in many other countries. Entry requires IELTS 7.0 with no band below 7.0, a police check, Working with Vulnerable People registration, immunisation records, and first aid and CPR. It suits graduates committed to enabling people with disability, injury or age-related limitation to take part in daily life.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Year 1, Semester 2
4 units- 7743Counselling Skills and Models PG
- 10415Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology G
- 8349Foundations of Occupational Therapy PG
- 9071Occupational Therapy Toolbox 1 PG
Year 2, Semester 1
4 units- 8937Humans as Occupational Beings 1 PG
- 12249Occupational Therapy and Mental Health PG
- 12248Professional Reasoning in Occupational Therapy PG
- 6486Research Planning PG
Year 2, Semester 2
4 units- 9594Epidemiology and Principles of Research PG
- 9069Humans as Occupational Beings 2 PG
- 9070Occupation in Context PG
- 9072Occupational Therapy Toolbox 2 PG
Year 2, OT Block 3
1 units- 12250OTPP 1: Foundations of Professional Practice PG
Year 3, OT Block 1
1 units- 12251OTPP 2: Developing Practice Competency PG
Year 3, OT Block 2
1 units- 12252OTPP 3: Transition to Professional Practice PG
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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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
A completed bachelor's degree in any discipline with a credit or higher average. . . Domestic applicants . Applications from domestic applicants will open annually on the 1st of March in the year of commencement and close on the 30th of April of the same year. To secure a place, applicants must formally accept their offer. Applications may close earlier than 30th of April of the same year if all places are filled. . . A limited number of Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) are available for this course. CSPs will be allocated on the basis of academic merit after the application closing date or once the course quota has been reached (whichever occurs first). Applicants who decline their fee offer will not be considered for a Commonwealth supported place. . . International applicants . Applications from international applicants will open annually on 1st of March in the year of commencement and close on the 30th of April of the same year. To secure a place, applicants must formally accept their offer. Applications may close earlier than 30th of April of the same year if all places are filled. . . Offers . Offers will clearly indicate a deadline by which applicants must accept. If the offer is not accepted by this date, it will be rescinded. Offers for this course cannot be deferred. This course has limited places available. Not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful. Packaged places for the Graduate Certificate in Human Movement Scie
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