Master of Occupational Therapy Studies (MOccThySt)
Information valid for students commencing 2011
Duration
2.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2011
Summer Semester (28 Nov, 2011)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
40
Program code
5147
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
A bachelor degree in a field (other than occupational therapy) such as health, education, social, physical or biological sciences with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0. Entry is competitive based on GPA. Pre-requisite courses completed in Statistics, Human Anatomy, Social Sciences and Human Physiology is required.
Additional application information
This program starts in summer semester and is a full two years in duration, including a second summer semester. Please note: this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum. IELTS minimum of 7 in all bands is required.
Students are required to provide proof of immunisation against certain diseases, including hepatitis B before the commencement of study.
A Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) and a Blue Card are also required before the commencement of clinical practice. Further details of these requirements will be provided with offer material.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Summer - September 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Email: enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4506
Why study the Master of Occupational Therapy Studies?
This program equips graduate entry students with the theoretical knowledge, clinical skills and professional attributes necessary for a career in occupational therapy.
In addition to a focus on clinical occupational therapy practice, emphasis is placed on the use of prior skills and knowledge to enhance the effectiveness of occupational therapy practice; and the development of advanced adult learning skills for ongoing professional development.
