Occupational Therapy Practice (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Occupational Therapy Practice
Length
2 years (2.5 years with Honours)
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo
Course description
This course aims to give graduates from another discipline a professional qualification in occupational therapy. Occupational therapy deals with people's occupational needs and the loss of daily living skills that follow physical, emotional, psychological and social disorders.
Occupational therapists help individuals to become more independent and maximise personal productivity, wellbeing and quality of life through occupational performance. Students develop knowledge and skills in assessment and treatment, the therapeutic use of occupations, intervention techniques, the design of equipment and adaptation of environments.
Students are eligible for accreditation as an occupational therapist by the end of second year. High-achieving students may be selected for the Honours program (comprising an additional 45 credit points).
Course structure
The course comprises 80 weeks of coursework (40 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. Students enrol into 120 credit points per year.
Contact hours
2 x 2 hour PBL tutorials, 2 x 2 hour professional concepts or skill development classes, and self-drirected learning sessions.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
23 960
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
National Police Check ($15.50) and immunisations (A$500). Prices are approximate. Accommodation for any clinical placements may vary according to the venue and location.
Selection
IELTS (Academic) - A minimum overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test - A minimum score of 250 with a score of 6 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 600 with a score of 6 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 96 with no individual score less than 24; or
Satisfactory completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B, EFS PG2A which is available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree in health, education, social, psychological or biological sciences (or subsequent postgraduate study and/or relevant work experience), with a minimum grade point average of 65 per cent in the final year.
Successful applicants who do not have a background in biological sciences, for example anatomy and physiology, must undertake a bridging course.
Extra requirements
Students are required to obtain a National Police Check (A$15.50) and Working With Children Check (no cost) before undertaking a clinical professional placement. This course has a clinical component. For more information, please visit this website
Applicants must complete the supplementary application form available at this link
Successful applicants who do not have a background in biological sciences, for example anatomy and physiology, must undertake a bridging course.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (January)
Additional information
Applications close on 28 October 2011. Students enrol into 120 credit points per year. The Honours program (CRICOS Code 062794C) is an additional six months of study comprising an additional 45 credit points.
Please note this course commences on 23 January 2012.
Career opportunities
Occupational therapists work in a wide range of health and welfare systems including general hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community health services, mental health agencies, health services for older people and children with special needs, and support services for intellectually disadvantaged people. Occupational therapists also work as coordinators and consultants in the development and provision of services in areas such as occupational health and safety, and as private practitioners.
Professional recognition
The Master of Occupational Therapy Practice is recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Occupational Therapists (AAOT).