MOT Master of Occupational Therapy

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Overview

The Master of Occupational Therapy requires 2 years of full-time study. The course is offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Student guidance

Program of study overview

Program of study notes

Program of study
72 Units

Year 136 Units

Core36 Units

Year 236 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must normally:

Hold a degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5
Have demonstrated that they have completed the following pre-requisite topics:
- the equivalent of 4.5 units of study focussed on human anatomy
- the equivalent of 4.5 units of study focussed on human physiology
- the equivalent of 4.5 units of study focussed on an understanding of the human and social environment and social perspectives in health such as psychology and sociology
- the equivalent of 4.5 units study of research methods

However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

Special requirements

English Language requirements

Aims

The overall aims of the course are to prepare students for professional practice as Occupational Therapists. Graduates will be able to practise across a range of settings, including rural and remote areas. Emphasis will be placed on preparing a contemporary health professional to be client-centred and to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team. The course aims have been developed to ensure that graduates meet the Entry-Level Competency Standards for Occupational Therapy (Occupational Therapy Australia).

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:

Identify and apply theoretical approaches within occupational therapy including the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework

Understand humans as occupational beings and integrate this information in providing occupational therapy for individuals, organisations and populations including rural and remote health

Collaborate and communicate with clients to meet their occupational needs in a culturally sensitive manner

Select interventions relevant to the needs of clients using reflective and evidence-based practice

Apply occupational therapy skills to enhance a client's health and participation in life through engagement in occupation

Collaborate and communicate effectively with other health professions in providing high quality health care

Reflect on your practice and plan their ongoing professional development as life-long learners

Student progression rules

Failure to complete the course within four consecutive years, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the pursposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress. Where credit has been granted a lesser period to complete the course may be set by the Dean (Education).

The award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purpose of the University's Policy on Student Progress.

Except with the permission of the Dean (Education) a student may not proceed to a higher year unless they have satisfactorily completed the previous year's topics.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation

Associations

Course/Exit award association

Double degree association