University of Queensland
Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 30 months
Learn empowering treatment strategies to support people affected by injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delays or ageing.
Course overview
Build a rewarding career by helping individuals overcome barriers that impact their participation in life.
Occupational Therapists (OTs) support people of all ages in improving their quality of life and overcoming challenges that affect their daily activities. This 2.5-year program focuses on the practice of occupational therapy, emphasising the application of prior skills and knowledge to enhance OT effectiveness and foster advanced adult learning skills for ongoing professional development.
The program is designed to build on your previous studies, incorporating the principles of occupational therapy practice. You will develop the interdisciplinary knowledge and professional skills needed to work as an OT. The curriculum includes a variety of research-focused courses and advanced training in clinical reasoning and health research, enhancing your understanding of the role of evidence in occupational therapy practice.
Throughout the program, you will complete over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical placements at UQ’s Occupational Therapy Clinics, located on the St Lucia campus, as well as in hospitals, schools and other healthcare organisations.
The Master of Occupational Therapy Studies is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) and approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA). Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the OTBA. The program is also recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 40 units for all of the following:
- Introduction to Occupational Therapy for Graduates
- Occupational Performance & Evaluation across the Lifespan
- Human Anatomy & Occupation
- Creating Inclusive Communities: OT Practices for Promoting Inclusion (of People with Disability)
- Health Sciences Research Discovery II
- Promoting Participation through Occupation & the Environment
- Occupational Therapy for Children & Youth I for Graduates
- Promoting Occupational Performance for People with Chronic Medical and Mental Health Conditions
- Health Sciences Research Evaluation II
- Occupational Therapy for Children & Youth II for Graduates
- Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Therapy Practice
- Occupational Performance & Participation for Adults with Acute & Chronic Medical Conditions
- Advanced Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice (four credit points)
- Occupational Therapy Clinical Skills
- Professional Issues for New Graduates
- Social Change in Occupational Therapy
- Health Sciences Research Project: Service Development through Action Learning
- Health Sciences Research Advanced Project II (four credit points)
- Academic Analysis & Study for Graduates
- Occupational Therapy Practice Specialisation
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and completed university-level studies in human anatomy, human physiology and introductory psychology.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive based on GPA, with a limited intake capacity. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2023 was 4.64.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Occupational Therapist
- Paediatric Occupational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Consultant
- Workplace Health and Safety Occupational Therapist
- Mental Health Occupational Therapist
- Aged Care Occupational Therapist
Fees
Average total fee in 2026: $35,440 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative annual fee is the approximate yearly cost of tuition (eight units).
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
