Master of Occupational Therapy

Entry Requirements

Applicants must normally hold an approved degree with a GPA of no less than 5.0 or an equivalent qualification, and have either completed the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Principles of Occupational Therapy) at Flinders University, or demonstrated that they have completed the following prerequisite topics:

• the equivalent of 9 units of study focused on an understanding of body structures and function, such as human biology, physiology and anatomy, including detailed musculoskeletal anatomy with
• an emphasis on the upper limb
• the equivalent of 4.5 units of study focused on an understanding of the human and social environment and social perspectives in health, such as psychology and
• sociology
• the equivalent of 4.5 units of study of research methods
• the equivalent of 4.5 units of study in communication skills.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall with 6.5 Speaking, 6.5 Writing, 6.5 Reading, 6.5 Listening; TOEFL iBT: 94 Overall with 23 Speaking, 27 Writing, 24 Reading, 24 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 65 Overall with 58 Speaking, 58 Writing, 58 Reading, 58 Listening; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 185 Overall with 176 Speaking, 176 Writing, 176 Reading, 176 Listening; Occupational English Test (OET): 350 Speaking, 350 Writing, 350 Reading, 350 Listening. Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 115-120

Course Details

Occupational therapy aims to promote the health and participation of people, organisations and populations through engagement in everyday activities or occupations.

This profession has well established research and evidence-based practice, which you will analyse and apply in this course.

Teaching for the course is strongly connected to clinical settings in Southern Adelaide and has close links with health care providers to best prepare you for professional practice as an occupational therapist.

Emphasis is placed on preparing you to become a contemporary health professional who is able to work effectively across a range of settings, and in metropolitan or rural/remote locations.

What you will study

The Master of Occupational Therapy consists of 72 units.

The Master of Occupational Therapy prepares you for professional practice as an occupational therapist.

You will progressively study topics focusing on:

• evaluation and practice of occupational therapy
• inter-professional practice
• contemporary issues in occupational therapy practice.

Extensive fieldwork is included to ensure competency in practice.

Your career

Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings across public health, non-government organisations and private practice. Occupational therapists are in demand across the health sector and this outlook is projected to continue.

Potential employers include:

• state government departments such as health, disability and education
• non-government agencies
• private hospitals
• aged care providers
• schools
• private rehabilitation companies.