Master of Occupational Therapy Studies 30 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Queensland |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

30 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

51,200 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Apr, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Become a leader in occupational therapy and build a rewarding career helping people of all ages improve their quality of life by overcoming barriers to everyday activities.

Occupational therapists (OTs) use a range of treatment strategies to support individuals affected by injury or illness, psychological or emotional challenges, developmental delays or ageing, empowering them to participate in daily life.

This 2.5-year master's program focuses on the practice of occupational therapy, emphasising the use of prior knowledge to strengthen OT practice, and the acquisition of clinical and professional capabilities. We foster an ongoing commitment to self-directed learning and responsibility for continuing development as an allied health practitioner.

The program is designed to build on your previous studies with the principles of occupational therapy practice and see you develop the discipline-specific and interdisciplinary knowledge and professional skills needed to practice as an OT.

You'll complete advanced training in clinical reasoning, undertake a range of research-focused courses, and conduct quality assurance projects and health research, furthering your understanding of the role of evidence in occupational therapy practice.

You’ll gain hands-on experience through over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice in UQ’s Occupational Therapy Clinics located at the St Lucia campus and in hospitals, schools, private practices and other healthcare organisations. This will allow you to apply your theoretical knowledge to practice and develop your clinical skills in real-life situations.

The Master of Occupational Therapy Studies is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) and approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA). Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the OTBA. The program is also approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Become a leader in occupational therapy and build a rewarding career helping people of all ages improve their quality of life by overcoming barriers to everyday activities.

Occupational therapists (OTs) use a range of treatment strategies to support individuals affected by injury or illness, psychological or emotional challenges, developmental delays or ageing, empowering them to participate in daily life.

This 2.5-year master's program focuses on the practice of occupational therapy, emphasising the use of prior knowledge to strengthen OT practice, and the acquisition of clinical and professional capabilities. We foster an ongoing commitment to self-directed learning and responsibility for continuing development as an allied health practitioner.

The program is designed to build on your previous studies with the principles of occupational therapy practice and see you develop the discipline-specific and interdisciplinary knowledge and professional skills needed to practice as an OT.

You'll complete advanced training in clinical reasoning, undertake a range of research-focused courses, and conduct quality assurance projects and health research, furthering your understanding of the role of evidence in occupational therapy practice.

You’ll gain hands-on experience through over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice in UQ’s Occupational Therapy Clinics located at the St Lucia campus and in hospitals, schools, private practices and other healthcare organisations. This will allow you to apply your theoretical knowledge to practice and develop your clinical skills in real-life situations.

The Master of Occupational Therapy Studies is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) and approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA). Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the OTBA. The program is also approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

Admission Requirements

4+
100+
7+
72+

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and have completed university-level studies in human anatomy, human physiology, and introductory psychology.

30 Apr 2026
2.5 Years
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
33,760 AUD
International
51,200 AUD

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