Overview

This study path is perfect for students who are committed to a career transforming the lives of everyday people, groups, and communities and are serious about earning the qualifications to prove it.

In this course, you will get to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of health-related issues, top up your credentials with researched based competencies; and gain valuable on-the-job experience in real life scenarios.

Successful completion of this course will earn you a qualification recognised by Occupational Therapy Australia and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists which can open doors and opportunities in the health profession on a global scale.

Study a Master of Occupational Therapy from University of Canberra and you will:

learn how to work with people and communities to enhance their ability to engage in the occupations they need to, want to, or are expected to perform in
work with a variety of people, including those who have an impairment of body structure or function, are restricted in their participation or are socially excluded
develop the qualities of critical thinking, curiosity, and reflective practice
use your foresight, initiative and leadership skills to communicate effectively with clients and work in inter-professional teams
acquire essential professional practice ethics and traits, such as multi-cultural appreciation, and respect for others.

Career opportunities

UC Master of Occupational Therapy students will graduate into an industry that is expected to experience enormous and continuous growth as the aging population of Australia, and the rest of the world continues to grow.

As a result, there is expected to be a high demand for those with a master’s in occupational therapy to help guide research and policy practices in a variety of areas including aged care, disability services, paediatric services as well as many other community-based support services.

Once graduated, students can choose to continue with further study, or move into a variety of jobs in a range of public, private and voluntary sectors, including:

homes, schools, and workplaces
health and rehabilitation centres
supported accommodation
aged care
hospitals

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Planning

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Practice

Humans as Occupational Beings

Occupation in Context

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Occupational Health and Safety View 21 other Masters in Occupational Health and Safety in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed bachelor's degree in any discipline with a credit or higher average.

Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.

Please be advised that if you submit your application after the advertised closing date, your application may not be considered.

CRICOS Code: 069273E

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44000 AUD / year

≈ 44000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31000 AUD / year

≈ 31000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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