30 monthsProgramme duration
51,200 AUDTuition Fee/year
30 Apr, 2026Application Deadline
3Scholarships
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
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.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
UQ International Excellence Scholarship
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Scholarships for Sponsors COLFUTURO / ANID / BECAL / PRONABEC
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
1 Jun 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
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