Overview

Occupational therapists help individuals and communities to maximise productivity, wellbeing and quality of life through occupational participation.

Subject to completion of local requirements, graduates of the Master of Occupational Therapy Practice offered at La Trobe University may be eligible to apply to practice in other countries including the UK, North America and Sweden.

Career outcomes

Occupational therapists work in a wide range of health and welfare systems including general hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community health services, mental health agencies, health services for older people and children with special needs, and support services for intellectually disadvantaged people.

They also work as coordinators and consultants in the development and provision of services in areas such as occupational health and safety, and as private practitioners.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Enabling Change: Musculoskeletal and Neurological Conditions

Professional Practice A

Enabling Change: Mental Health across the Lifespan

Occupational Therapy: Enabling Change (Children)
Advanced Clinical Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-14 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Occupational Health and Safety Occupational Therapy View 11 other Masters in Occupational Therapy 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 062795B

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Specialisation - recommended: Health, education, social, psychological or biological sciences, completed within the last ten years.

Subsequent postgraduate study and/or work experience in a relevant area may also be considered.
7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

50600 AUD / year

≈ 50600 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

40400 AUD / year

≈ 40400 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students:

Commonwealth supported places (CSP): Available for this course

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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

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