Occupational therapy (OT) is a degree-based health profession.
Our accredited Master of Occupational Therapy degree is regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and equips you with the skills and knowledge to improve the lives of the people and communities with which you will work. Occupational therapists understand the importance of occupation to peoples and communities health and well being. You will develop the skills and knowledge to help achieve optimal health and well-being .
Gain invaluable real-world practical experience by completing 1,000 hours of practice education, with the support of CDU academics and registered occupational therapy professionals. There are unique placement opportunities in the Northern Territory's regional, rural and remote areas.
Our Master of Occupational Therapy offers and welcomes both First Nations and international students with dedicated support services on hand to support you through your degree.
There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course prior to enrolling.
Master of Occupational Therapy
Master of Occupational Therapy
About
As an increasingly in-demand industry, there's never been a better time to find a career in healthcare. Become a qualified health professional with CDU's wide range of courses and gain the skills and knowledge to make an impact on the wellbeing of your community.
- #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Placements and research opportunities in the NT, across Australia, and around the world
- Uniquely positioned to explore Indigenous and Asia-Pacific health, tropical medicine and other issues of international importance
Our Master of Occupational Therapy degree comprises 160 credit points, is delivered internally and externally, and includes 1,000 hours of practice education, supported by our academics. External student are required to attend on campus intensives and both internal and external students will need attend regular synchronous learning through tutorials/workshops (offered face to face and online). Unique opportunities exist in the Northern Territory's local, rural and remote areas.
Disciplines
Faculty of Health
Requirements
Entry Requirements
The minimum academic entry requirements for admission to a postgraduate or graduate-entry degree is the completion of a bachelor's degree which is deemed equivalent to an Australian bachelor's degree by the University's qualification assessment references.
Applicants may also be required to satisfy specific course requirements such as a minimum overall grade score, prerequisite knowledge or work experience.
English Program Requirements
If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course. Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements.
Career
Careers
- Certified Practising Accountant
- Accountant manager
- Senior accountant
- Chief Financial Officer
Industries
- Accounting
- Finance and investment
- Government
- Law
- Resources and renewables
Fee Information
+estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible
Tuition Fee
AUD 31,584How to Apply
The process to apply to study with us is simple, just follow these steps.
Step 1: Choose your course
Choose a course from the list of courses available to international students. Each course lists the fees for the course for that year.
Make sure you change the search filter to 'international'. This will ensure courses available for international students to study will display.
Step 2: Check the entry requirements and application dates
All of your course entry requirements (academic and English) can be found online.
If you have not reached the level required for entry to your chosen course, there are other pathways you can follow.
Higher Education Application Dates
Semester 3 2023 | Semester 1 2024 | Semester 2 2024 | Semester 3 2024 | |
Last date to submit offshore applications |
15 October 2023 | 22 January 2024 | 20 May 2024 | 23 September 2024 |
Last date to submit onshore applications |
24 October 2023 | 26 February 2024 | 1 July 2024 | 28 October 2024 |
Last date to submit applications for course changes/transfers |
29 October 2023 | 26 February 2024 | 1 July 2024 | 28 October 2024 |
Orientation week commences | 30 October 2023 | 26 February 2024 | 1 July 2024 | 28 October 2024 |
Teaching commences |
6 November 2023 | 4 March 2024 | 8 July 2024 | 4 November 2024 |
Census date | 27 November 2023 | 24 March 2024 | 29 July 2024 | 25 November 2024 |
TAFE Application Dates
Semester 1 2024 | Semester 2 2024 | |
Last date to submit offshore applications | 20 November 2023 | 17 June 2024 |
Last date to submit onshore applications | 22 December 2023 | 24 June 2024 |
Teaching commences | 1 January 2024 | 1 July 2024 |
Census date | 11 March 2024 | 11 August 2024 |
CDU International College
Semester 3 2023 | Semester 1 2024 | Semester 2 2024 | Semester 3 2024 | |
Last date to submit offshore applications |
25 October 2023 | 22 January 2024 | 20 May 2024 | 23 September 2024 |
Last date to submit onshore applications |
1 November 2023 | 26 February 2024 | 1 July 2024 | 28 October 2024 |
Teaching commences |
6 November 2023 | 4 March 2024 | 8 July 2024 | 4 November 2024 |
Census date | 27 November 2023 | 24 March 2024 | 29 July 2024 | 25 November 2024 |
Step 3: Apply online or through an agent
Applications must be submitted online through our application portal. You’ll need a valid email address to create your online account. Once you have started your application, you will be able to save it and resume it later. There is no application fee when you apply online.
You can lodge a direct application. However, there may be restrictions on your geographic location. If you are not able to submit a direct application via the application portal, then apply through one of our registered agents.
Option 1: Direct
Submit your application to study at CDU via the online portal.
Option 2: Agent
We have authorised representatives in many countries, and you may use their services to assist you in the application process. Education agents are generally able to help you with your visa application as well as your university application.
Please select your country of nationality to find our other overseas or external representatives.
When applying for your course, ensure that your application form is completed as an incomplete application may delay the application process. You’ll also need to provide and label correctly all the required documentation below:
- Passport copy showing all relevant information
- Proof of English language proficiency test
- A well-written Statement of Purpose (Single) or Statement of Purpose (Family)
- Certified copies of all academic transcripts, award certificates including grading systems information and English translations (whenever applicable)
- Resume
- Other supporting documents.
Scholarships
We offer an exciting and generous range of scholarships to support international students coming to study at CDU. More information on available international scholarships can be found on our international student scholarship page.
Apply for Credit, Advanced Standing or Recognition of Prior Learning (RLP) (if applicable)
Please indicate in your application if you will be applying for advanced standing based on previous studies and submit the following documents:
- Certified academic transcripts of your previous study along with unit outlines (and certified English translation, if required).
- Completed HE113 Application for Exemption form.
View more details about Advanced standing at CDU.
The University may ask for further documentation if required at any time of the application process. Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with a reference number which will allow you to track the status of your application. Remember to include this reference number in all correspondences with the University about your application.
Certifying documents
What is a certified document?
A certified document is a copy of an original document that a qualified person has cited and confirmed as correct and legitimate. When you need a document to be certified, you must have both the copy and the original with you.
Who can certify my documents?
The person who certifies your document/s must be contactable by telephone during normal working hours.
Your documents must be certified by one of the following authorised officers:
- Any CDU staff member
- Any manager-level staff or higher from the Institution the academic document has come from
- The official records department of the Institution that initially issued the document/s
- An Australian overseas diplomatic mission and an Australian Education Centre
- The Universities Admission Centre (UAC)
- A Justice of the Peace (JP)/Notary with a registration number
- An accountant - must be a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, or the Australian Association of Taxation and Management Accountants or be a Registered Tax Agent
- A CDU-registered international agent
- A bank manager, but not a manager of a bank travel centre
- A credit union branch manager
- A commissioner for declarations
- A barrister, solicitor or patent attorney
- A police officer in charge of a police station, or of the rank of sergeant and above
- A postal manager
- A Principal of an Australian secondary college, high school or primary school
- A medical practitioner
It is important to note that you (or immediate family members) cannot certify your documents, even if you or they belong to one of the categories listed above.
How should the authorised officer certify each document?
The certifying officer must print the following text on all pages of the copied document:
'I certify this to be a true copy of the document shown and reported to me as the original.'
They must also include their name, address, contact telephone number, profession or occupation or organisation, and the date, and then they must sign the document.
The certifying officer should also include the official stamp or seal of the certifier's organisation on the copy if the organisation has such a stamp.
In addition to the above, a Justice of the Peace/Notary must also print their registration number and provide details of the state in which they are registered.
Documents certified by a Justice of the Peace without a registration number will not be accepted. To find a Justice of the Peace in your area, check the public register available online from the NSW Attorney-General's Department.
Master of Occupational Therapy
Charles Darwin University
Australia,
Darwin