GraduateNursing & Health Sciences

Master of Occupational Therapy Studies

University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

About this program

The Master of Occupational Therapy Studies is a 2.5-year postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus that qualifies graduates as occupational therapists. It focuses on the practice of occupational therapy, using prior knowledge to strengthen practice and building clinical and professional capabilities to support people affected by injury, illness, psychological challenges, developmental delays or ageing. Graduates work as occupational therapists in hospitals, rehabilitation, community and aged care, mental health, paediatrics and private practice.

Cost & duration

Duration2.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$51,700
Application feeA$100

English test scores

IELTS7 overall
PTE72 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Occupational Performance & Evaluation across the Lifespan, Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Therapy Practice, Promoting Occupational Performance for People with Chronic Medical and Mental Health Conditions, Social Change in Occupational Therapy. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose, and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment

Admissions

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive based on GPA, with a limited intake capacity. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2023 was 4.64. Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.

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