24 monthsProgramme duration
50,600 AUDTuition Fee/year
23 Feb, 2026Application Deadline
FebStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Help individuals and communities to maximise productivity, wellbeing and quality of life with La Trobe's Master of Occupational Therapy Practice.
Open to students from any undergraduate discipline, you'll graduate with a competitive edge through a combination of coursework and 1000 hours of hands-on, industry-responsive placements. Designed to meet the competencies for safe and effective practice, you'll develop advanced knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention, the therapeutic use of occupation and the adaptation of environments.
Get hands-on with a six-week, full-time professional practice block in your first year, then two eight-week, full-time professional practice blocks and a ten-week project-based learning placement in your second year.
Subject to completion of local requirements, graduates may be eligible to apply to practice in other countries including the UK, North America and Sweden.
By completing La Trobe's Master of Occupational Therapy Practice, you will:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Open to students from any undergraduate discipline, you'll graduate with a competitive edge through a combination of coursework and 1000 hours of hands-on, industry-responsive placements. Designed to meet the competencies for safe and effective practice, you'll develop advanced knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention, the therapeutic use of occupation and the adaptation of environments.
Get hands-on with a six-week, full-time professional practice block in your first year, then two eight-week, full-time professional practice blocks and a ten-week project-based learning placement in your second year.
Subject to completion of local requirements, graduates may be eligible to apply to practice in other countries including the UK, North America and Sweden.
By completing La Trobe's Master of Occupational Therapy Practice, you will:
- benefit from an integrated learning approach that reflects modern occupational therapy practice expectations
- focus on four key themes: First Nations' knowledge and cultural safety, evidence-based practice, occupation, and professionalism.
- explore the theoretical foundations of occupational therapy, recognising the relationship between occupational participation, health and well-being
- develop advanced skills in searching, appraising and integrating research evidence into practice
- understand how to describe, critique and apply the principles of engagement, assessment, intervention and case management
- learn how to integrate specialised knowledge, professional reasoning and professional behaviour within practice.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Help individuals and communities to maximise productivity, wellbeing and quality of life with La Trobe's Master of Occupational Therapy Practice.
Open to students from any undergraduate discipline, you'll graduate with a competitive edge through a combination of coursework and 1000 hours of hands-on, industry-responsive placements. Designed to meet the competencies for safe and effective practice, you'll develop advanced knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention, the therapeutic use of occupation and the adaptation of environments.
Get hands-on with a six-week, full-time professional practice block in your first year, then two eight-week, full-time professional practice blocks and a ten-week project-based learning placement in your second year.
Subject to completion of local requirements, graduates may be eligible to apply to practice in other countries including the UK, North America and Sweden.
By completing La Trobe's Master of Occupational Therapy Practice, you will:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Open to students from any undergraduate discipline, you'll graduate with a competitive edge through a combination of coursework and 1000 hours of hands-on, industry-responsive placements. Designed to meet the competencies for safe and effective practice, you'll develop advanced knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention, the therapeutic use of occupation and the adaptation of environments.
Get hands-on with a six-week, full-time professional practice block in your first year, then two eight-week, full-time professional practice blocks and a ten-week project-based learning placement in your second year.
Subject to completion of local requirements, graduates may be eligible to apply to practice in other countries including the UK, North America and Sweden.
By completing La Trobe's Master of Occupational Therapy Practice, you will:
- benefit from an integrated learning approach that reflects modern occupational therapy practice expectations
- focus on four key themes: First Nations' knowledge and cultural safety, evidence-based practice, occupation, and professionalism.
- explore the theoretical foundations of occupational therapy, recognising the relationship between occupational participation, health and well-being
- develop advanced skills in searching, appraising and integrating research evidence into practice
- understand how to describe, critique and apply the principles of engagement, assessment, intervention and case management
- learn how to integrate specialised knowledge, professional reasoning and professional behaviour within practice.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Admission Requirements
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98+
7+
65+
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 65%
Specialisation - recommended: Health, education, social, psychological or biological sciences.
Subsequent postgraduate study and/or work experience in a relevant area may also be considered.
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 65%
Specialisation - recommended: Health, education, social, psychological or biological sciences.
Subsequent postgraduate study and/or work experience in a relevant area may also be considered.
23 Feb 2026
2 Years
Feb
Tuition fees
Domestic
40,400 AUD
International
50,600 AUD
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