Occupational Therapy,MG-OCCT

Curtin University

Australia, Perth

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Curtin University

Australia , Perth

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

077383K

Campuses

Curtin Perth

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 52,508 / year

Occupational Therapy,MG-OCCT

About

Overview

This graduate entry master course offers you a fast-track option to becoming an occupational therapist.

In this course you will develop knowledge of four broad areas:

Medical, psychiatric, orthopaedic and neurological conditions that affect the health and wellbeing of individuals.
The theory and practice of occupational therapy including the study of occupation and analysis of the physical, psychological and social requirements of a variety of skills and activities.
Human development covering normal growth and development within the life cycle along with problems such as learning disabilities and the effects of ageing.
Occupational health and management, including prevention, education and rehabilitation programs for a variety of workplaces.

Please note: Essential learning strategies demand that all students have the ability to disrobe appropriately, have the ability to participate fully and are willing to act as patients/clients for their peer group and as mock patients for other students.

This course has an earlier application deadline. Please visit the application deadlines page for further information.

This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.

What you'll learn

apply occupational therapy knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centred and evidence-based outcomes
create effective occupational therapy solutions through critical analysis, reflective practice and professional reasoning
critically appraise information and apply it to contemporary occupational therapy
communicate effectively and appropriately to ensure active client participation, relevant documentation and reporting, and responsible sharing of professional information
evaluate and apply appropriate technologies to contemporary occupational therapy practice
develop and apply life-long learning skills to achieve professional competency
inform occupational therapy standards and practices through integration of local and global perspectives
practice occupational therapy in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner incorporating perspectives of multiple stakeholders
work in a professional and collaborative manner to meet ethical and legal responsibilities

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

A bachelor degree or equivalent, preferably in a health-related discipline with at least a credit (65%) average.

Evidence of studies in the human biosciences (e.g. human biology) at tertiary level is required. If you do not have this background you may be required to undertake additional bridging units.

To find out more about these bridging units, please refer to the Health Sciences Graduate Entry Foundation Course which allows you to complete the units you require before applying for this course. You only need to complete the prerequisite unit(s) that you do not have, for example, HUMB1000 - Human Structure and Function. This unit can be undertaken in the first or second semester to facilitate entry to the next year's intake.

You will also be required to provide supplementary information with your application. Please refer to the application requirements below.

Ranking and Selection Process

1. Applicants will be ranked and selected based on published entry requirements and entire academic record.

2. Applicants must provide all required documents and be assessed as eligible to be included in the ranking for an offer.

3. Meeting the minimum entry requirements and course specific prerequisites, does not guarantee selection.

4. In the event the course reaches capacity the University reserves the right not to proceed with subsequent offer rounds.

Application Requirements

Please refer to our application requirements before applying for this Curtin course.

This course comprises of six study periods or two and a half years of intensive full-time study. Domestic students can study this course part-time.
This course isn’t available to study by distance education.
This program commences with an intensively taught summer study period one unit starting in early January. Students must successfully complete this unit before proceeding to Semester 1 units.
Entry to this program is competitive and offers will be made based on academic merit.
You’re required to undertake a minimum of 1000 hours supervised clinical practice in a variety of institutions and community settings, including rural and remote areas of Western Australia before you graduate. These placements occur throughout the length of the course and extensively in the final year. One fieldwork block may continue beyond the end of your final semester.
Students must participate fully in all teaching and learning sessions, be willing to act as subjects for their peer group and be prepared to work with people with a range of disabilities.
Applications for Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) will be considered, however, because each unit within the Master of Occupational Therapy incorporates occupational therapy applications, CRL will only be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please submit the following documents with your application:

academic transcript and award certificate
resume
Evidence of study in particular subject field(s) at university level is essential. These essential subject field(s) of study can be found in the course admission criteria for this course.
– You are required to self-identify the unit(s) you have or are in the process of completing which you consider to meet these specific unit prerequisite requirements on the template document which is downloadable here.
– You must provide this completed template as part of your application.
– Please ensure you also provide unit outlines for all units you have self-identified on the template if you have completed these units at an institution other than Curtin.
– These unit outlines must contain the syllabus, learning outcomes and assessment for each of the prerequisite unit(s) listed.

This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying. Reasonable adjustments can be made for students with disability.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

Speaking

Reading

Listening

Overall band score

Unsure about your English proficiency level or pathway?

I don’t know my English level.

If you are unsure of your English skill level, we can provide a free online placement test, known as Password, to assess your current level of English and then to plan your pathway. This can be done through a Curtin registered agent or partner.

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I know my English level, what English course should I do?

Use your current English language proficiency test score to calculate the Curtin English pathway to your university study.

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Other requirements and notes for this course

This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the Inherent requirements before applying. Reasonable adjustments can be made for students with disability.

You will need to hold a current Essential First Aid Certificate within four weeks of the start of this course.

You must pass all units in the first year before proceeding to the second year.

Some lectures in this course may be attended by both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Attend a pre-approved Manual Handling course before the end of Semester One in your first year of study. Information on manual handling requirements and suggested course providers will be provided by your school before commencing fieldwork.

You will be responsible for all costs associated with completing and maintaining manual handling competency. If you do not complete these requirements you may not be able to commence fieldwork.

In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Submit an enquiry CRL search

English Program Requirements

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

Speaking

Reading

Listening

Overall band score

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 52,508

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

1. Gather your documents

Have your supporting documents to hand, and ensure they meet our guidelines. The documents may include certified copies of your qualifications, English language proficiency documents and supplementary forms for certain courses.

If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
The Awarding institution
A Notary Public Office
The official Government body
An official and accredited translator*

*Official translations are subject to review.

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

2. Submit your application

You can apply direct online through our Applicant Portal. You can access the Applicant Portal by:

Navigating to the relevant course page
Click ‘Apply now’
When the pop-up window appears, select “Apply directly to Curtin University”.

If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

3. Accept your Curtin offer

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment – a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

4. Apply for your visa

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.

5. Prepare to go

See our pre-departure resources for helpful information regarding your move to Perth.