Master of Occupational Therapy
Bond University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00017B
Occupational therapy is a dynamic, diverse, and rewarding profession. You will work with individuals, community groups and organisations to help them overcome barriers imposed by illness, injury, disability, psychological impairment, developmental delay or through the ageing and dying process. With a focus on functional outcomes, occupational therapists are practical problem solvers and have a broad perspective of health and wellbeing, underpinned by a solid scientific base. Bond’s Master of Occupational Therapy is an extended masters, renowned for its unique blend of case-based learning, practical application and over 1000 hours of fieldwork embedded in the program. It is also the first Occupational Therapy master’s in Australia that gives you the choice between a research stream (preparing you for careers in research and academia) or a business stream (where you undertake business electives relevant to careers in management and/or the private sector).Enhance your professional communication skills in real-world health and social care settings with the opportunity to partake in block placements in a variety of practice settings as well as clinical practice experience embedded across the program. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with a range of community partners in innovative research and business projects.
Structure
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS : 240
Subjects
- OCTY71-100: Foundations of Occupational Therapy (10CP)OCTY71-101: Health Conditions and Multidisciplinary Management (10CP)OCTY71-102: Neuroscience for Health Professionals (10CP)OCTY71-103: Enabling Environments: A Systems Approach (10CP)OCTY71-104: Engage: In Occupation (10CP)OCTY71-105: Enable: Occupational Performance (10CP)OCTY71-106: Occupational Therapy Roles and Responsibilities (10CP)OCTY71-107: Evidence based Practice for Health Professionals (10CP)OCTY71-108: Occupational Therapy: Work (10CP)OCTY71-109: Occupational Therapy: Learn, Play, Connect (10CP)OCTY71-110: Occupational Therapy: Independence and Participation (10CP)OCTY71-111: The New Global Occupational Therapist (10CP)OCTY71-112: Promoting the Occupational Health and Well-being of Communities (10CP)OCTY71-113: The Occupational Therapy Professional: Practice, Standards and Quality (10CP)OCTY71-401: Health Research Design and Planning (10CP)OCTY73-700: Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy I (30CP)OCTY73-701: Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy II (30CP)
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a health related field with a minimum GPA requirement of 1 (on a 4-point scale where 1 = pass). Must also meet subject prerequisites, see additional requirements.
Recognition
The Master of Occupational Therapy program has been accredited with conditions by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. A graduate of this program is eligible to apply for registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
Study pathways
Pathways are available for applicants who do not meet the standard subject entry requirements,
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Gold Coast | Domestic: $130,800 International: $140,640 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Gold Coast.
If students are an Australian Citizen or a holder of a permanent humanitarian visa they may be eligible for assistance under the Australian Government program called FEE-HELP.
Further information
Bond University provides staff to assist students in completing their application.
