About the Master of Occupational Therapy Practice

Occupational therapists help individuals and communities to maximise productivity, wellbeing and quality of life through occupational participation. You will develop knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention, the therapeutic use of occupation and the adaptation of environments.

Subject to completion of local requirements, graduates may be eligible to apply to practice in other countries including the UK, North America and Sweden.

The course comprises 70 weeks of coursework (35 weeks per year), including 1000 hours of professional practice. First year includes a four-week full-time professional practice block; second year includes two eight-week full-time professional practice blocks and a ten-week project based learning placement. You will enrol into 120 credit points per year.

Entry requirements and pathways
International students

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Specialisation - recommended: Health, education, social, psychological or biological sciences, completed within the last ten years.

WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 65%

Subsequent postgraduate study and/or work experience in a relevant area may also be considered.

Selection criteria

• All applicants must complete and submit a Personal Statement.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English language requirement

IELTS, TOEFL, PTE are the only English Proficiency tests accepted for entry into this course.

 

7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.

 

Please refer to our Language requirements page for details of other accepted English proficiency tests and additional recognised English language proficiency measures, such as English as the language of instruction.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

Estimated fees per year (2024):Indicative based on 2023 fees
A$42 200 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.

Scholarships:Not available for this course

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

Essential requirements and additional costs

Please note that additional costs are incurred from Essential requirements and additional costs.

International scholarships

This course is not eligible for international scholarships