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    Swinburne University of Technology

    Swinburne University of Technology

    AustraliaAustralia , Melbourne

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    089748J

    Campuses

    Hawthorn

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines27-Jun-2026
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    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 47,960  / year
    Next Intake 27-Jun-2026

    Master of Occupational Therapy

    About

    Overview

    The Master of Occupational Therapy prepares you with the skills to further your professional healthcare knowledge and help transform the lives of those with neurological, musculoskeletal or mental health issues. This course is designed for self-directed practitioners capable of working in community, acute and rehabilitation settings. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to practice as a qualified occupational therapist.

    Check the Master of Occupational Therapy course handbook
    Deferring

    Due to limited capacity, students will be unable to defer their place in this course.

    Got questions about a course?

    Join us for the Swinburne Study Expo on Tuesday 11 November – the best place to chat with academics and teaching staff for answers to all your Swinburne questions, from entry requirements to graduation outcomes.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Qualifications

    Applicants are required to have completed one of the following in the last 10 years with a GPA of 65%:

    • a bachelor degree (or higher award); or
    • a Postgraduate degree

    AND

    • completed at least one anatomy and physiology undergraduate unit (such as BIO10004 Anatomy and Physiology); or
    • an equivalent anatomy and physiology bridging course.

    Applicants who are already registered Occupational Therapists in Australia or overseas are not eligible to be considered for this course, unless their qualification is not recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

    Applicants are required to have completed one of the following in the last 10 years with a GPA of 65%:

    • a bachelor degree (or higher award); or
    • a Postgraduate degree

    AND

    • completed at least one anatomy and physiology undergraduate unit (such as BIO10004 Anatomy and Physiology); or
    • an equivalent anatomy and physiology bridging course.

    Applicants who are already registered Occupational Therapists in Australia or overseas are not eligible to be considered for this course, unless their qualification is not recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.


    This will be assessed at the time of your application. To check your eligibility for this course, visit our entry requirements for international students page.

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    Demonstrate English proficiency in one of the following:

    • IELTS overall band of 7.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 7.0
    • or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
    Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

    A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

    Career

    Stretch your career further

    • Careers in rehabilitation
    • Careers in private practice
    • Mental health settings
    • Community health settings
    • Forensic settings

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 47,960 

    Application Fee

    AUD  

    How to Apply

    To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

    • Certified copies of your previous academic results.
    • Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
    • Letters from your school or employer.
    • If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
    • A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

    If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course. 

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