About the course

Designed for students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree and meet entry requirements, this intensive master’s degree will qualify you to practise as a registered occupational therapist with two extra years of study.

　　Occupational therapists empower people to live full and rewarding lives. They help people of all ages achieve their goals, optimise their lifestyles and actively participate in society irrespective of limitations.

　　At UniSA, you’ll learn from registered occupational therapists and accomplished researchers at the top of their field. With a strong focus on practical skills, you’ll complete 1,000 hours of field placements across health, rehabilitation and community agencies, children’s centres, kindergartens, schools and aged care facilities. This prepares you for professional practice and a seamless transition from study to work.

　　Students who undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required for their degree, such as field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate they meet mandatory pre-placement conditional requirements. These include criminal history clearance, a Working with Children Check and immunisation requirements. Please visit the Clinical Placement Unit for information on key requirements, and to access the full student checklists.

　　All students enrolled in a program leading to professional registration must be registered with the relevant national board. The student registration process is undertaken by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with the University providing notification to AHPRA following enrolment in the program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2026	Adelaide

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Australia

Applicants are required to have:

　　completed, and conferred within the past 10 years, a recognised higher education program at Bachelor degree level or higher from a recognised higher education institution, and

　　a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 (credit average) or international equivalent in the program, and

　　successfully completed within the past 10 years the following pre-requisite courses from a recognised university*:

　　equivalent of 4.5 unit course of Human Anatomy at AQF Level 7. The courses must explicitly include detailed musculoskeletal anatomy, neuroanatomy and systems anatomy, and

　　equivalent of 4.5 unit course of Human Physiology at AQF Level 7, and

　　equivalent of 4.5 unit course of either Human Psychology or Sociology/Anthropology at AQF level 7, and

　　equivalent of 4.5 unit course of Research Methodologies at AQF Level 7.

　　IELTS total [7.0] IELTS reading [7.0] IELTS writing [7.0] IELTS speaking [7.0] IELTS listening [7.0].TOEFL PBT -600 with TWE of 5.0. TOEFL IBT - 94 with no band less than 22.

　　

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　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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