Master of Occupational Therapy

Learn how to empower and transform the lives of those in need

Explore the science and strategies that enable individuals to lead full, meaningful lives regardless of age, disability or social and mental limitations with this thought-provoking two-year, full-time UC Master of Occupational Therapy course.

This study pathway is ideal for students committed to a career that transforms the lives of everyday people and who are serious about earning the qualifications to prove it.

In this course, you will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of health-related issues, enhance your credentials with research-based competencies and gain valuable hands-on experience in real-life scenarios.

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

Apply today and make a difference in the lives of others.

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

Domestic applicants
Applications from domestic applicants will be accepted on a yearly basis from 1 August of the preceding year and close on 30 June of the commencing year. Applicants who are eligible for an offer will be placed on a waitlist and offers will be released in rounds on the first business day of each month commencing in November of the preceding year. Any applicant who is not successful in the round, will remain on a waitlist for further rounds while vacancies exist.

Limited Commonwealth-supported places (CSPs) are available for this course and will be awarded on academic merit. To be considered for a CSP, please submit your application by 30 April 2025. Eligible applicants will be notified from 15 May 2025. The University will continue to issue fee-paying (FEE) offers until this date, offers for any eligible CSP applicants will be updated accordingly.

International applicants
Applications from international applicants will be accepted on a yearly basis from 1 August of the preceding year and close on 31 March of the commencing year. Applicants who are eligible for an offer will be placed on a waitlist and offers will be released in rounds on the first business day of each month commencing in September of the preceding year. Any applicant who is not successful in the round, will remain on a waitlist for further rounds while vacancies exist.

Offers
Offers will clearly indicate a deadline by which applicants must accept. If the offer is not accepted by this date, it will be rescinded. Offers for this course cannot be deferred. This course has limited places available. Not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful.

There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0 with no band score less than 7.0.

For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.

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: