A degree in health sciences or other related degrees with a minimum GPA of 1/4 (equivalent to 4/7) and the equivalent of one semester of anatomy AND one semester of physiology AND two semesters of behavioural science (for example, psychology, sociology).
Applications should include all accompanying documentation, including academic transcript and subject outlines.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall 7.0 with no sub score less than 7.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) 98 overall with the following minimum score in each section: 24 for listening; 24 for reading; 27 for writing; and 23 for speaking.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) 65 with a minimum score of 65 in the communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
Occupational therapy (OT) is a dynamic and diverse profession, enabling people and communities to overcome barriers imposed by illness, injury, disability, psychological impairment, developmental delay or the aging and dying process.
With a focus on functional outcomes, OT's are practical problem solvers and have a broad perspective of health and wellbeing, underpinned by a solid scientific base. OT's are in high demand in hospitals, mental health, aged care, disability and rehabilitation environments. It is predicted that the demand for OT's will rise significantly with the introduction of the National Disability Scheme in Australia (NDIS).
Bond University’s Master of Occupational Therapy program is designed to produce highly competitive graduates with comprehensive clinical skills as well as possessing a solid business acumen and research experience. It is the first Occupational Therapy Masters in Australia to offer you the opportunity to complete a clinical research project or undertake business electives in preparation for a career in private practice. You will engage in either the Clinically-focused Research Pathway or Business-focused Pathway. The Clinically-focused Research Pathway prepares you for entry into higher research degrees and careers in research and academia, as well as bolstering research networks and culminates in an individual research project that may be eligible for publication. The Business-focused Research Pathway enables you to undertake business electives that will enable you to undertake management roles, and better prepare you to work in the growing private sector. The pathway culminates in an industry research project where you will apply both research and business skills. You will be taught by academics and industry staff who are current practising clinicians with up to date industry knowledge.
CRICOS code:106625H
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Structure and subjects
Learning and teaching methodology
The Master of Occupational Therapy combines lectures, tutorials, workshops, case studies, fieldwork and simulation to embed the skills and knowledge needed to succeed as an occupational therapist. The program focuses on real-world learning with fieldwork opportunities in most courses to help students link theory to practice. Students will learn from highly qualified occupational therapy academics with clinical and research experience. The choice of a clinically-focused or business-focused research pathway allows students to contribute to the advancement of the occupational therapy profession, and broadens future career possibilities in research, academia or private practice.
Recommended study structure*
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Foundations of Occupational Therapy (OCTY71-100)
Health Conditions and Multidisciplinary Management (OCTY71-101)
Neuroscience for Health Professionals (OCTY71-102)
Enabling Environments: A Systems Approach (OCTY71-103)
Engage: In Occupation (OCTY71-104)
Enable: Occupational Performance (OCTY71-105)
Occupational Therapy Roles and Responsibilities (OCTY71-106)
Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals (OCTY71-107)
Occupational Therapy: Work (OCTY71-108)
Occupational Therapy: Learn, Play, Connect (OCTY71-109)
Occupational Therapy: Independence and Participation (OCTY71-110)
The New Global Occupational Therapist (OCTY71-111)
Promoting the Occupational Health and Well-being of Communities (OCTY71-112)
The Occupational Therapy Professional: Practice, Standards and Quality (OCTY71-113)
Health Research Design & Planning (OCTY71-401)
Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy I (30CPS)(OCTY73-700)
Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy II (30CPS) (OCTY73-701)
Choose one of the below subjects
Managing People (MGMT71-104)
Educating the Health Workforce (HPER71-114)
Students choosing to study the Research Stream will complete:
Health Professional Research Internship A (OCTY71-402)
Health Professional Research Internship B (OCTY71-403)
Students choosing to study the Business Stream will complete:
Capstone Research Project (OCTY71-404)
Choice of 1 subject from the below elective options:
Health Systems: Australia and International (HPER71-111)
Knowledge Translation in Healthcare (HPER71-112)
Accounting Principles (ACCT71-600)
Economics for Business (ECON71-600)
Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ENFB71-104)
Managerial Finance (FINC71-600)
Marketing Fundamentals (MKTG71-600)
*Subject names and structure may change
According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook, future growth in the demand for Occupational Therapists is “very strong”. The roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia, has increased the demand for Occupational Therapists in recent years. Globally, the focus on helping people to stay at home longer (‘ageing in place’) continues to drive demand for professionally qualified Occupational Therapists.
Graduates of the program will be able to apply their experience across a wide range of areas including:
Public and Private Hospitals – neo-natal care, children, post-operative, rehabilitation
Organisations working with physically impaired clients
Organisations working with people recovering from a mental illness
Mental health services
Community health centres
Rehabilitation facilities
Aged care – community-based and in aged care facilities
Workplace Health and Safety (including injury prevention, rehabilitation and return to work)
Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Education
Research
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
