Master of Occupational Therapy Practice
Overview
Occupational therapists help individuals and communities to maximise productivity, wellbeing and quality of life through occupational participation. The Master of Occupational Therapy will equip you with advanced knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention, the therapeutic use of occupation and the adaptation of environments. Subject to completion of local requirements, graduates of the Master of Occupational Therapy may be eligible to apply to practice in other countries including the UK, North America and Sweden.
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University Details
The largest provider of university education in regional Victoria, La Trobe University is a multi-campus university that is focussed on public research and has its flagship campus located in the Melbourne suburb of Bundoora. The 2017 QS World University Ranking has La Trobe University ranked 360 in the world, and these rankings have placed La Trobe in the top 1.4 per cent of universities globally. The health sciences program at La Trobe is a hands-on experience, with an accent on clinical education in the form of clinical placements, fieldwork, and other practical experience that helps students to integrate theory with practice. With strong industry links and partnerships with Victoria’s finest hospitals and healthcare centres, La Trobe graduates are well placed to pursue careers in hospitals, healthcare centres, private clinics, and government organisations.
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode :Online/On Campus
Entry Criteria
- IELTS – overall and individual 7
- Bachelor completed in 10 years with 65 %
- Bachelors in health, education, social, psychological or biological sciences
- Campus : Melbourne, Bendigo
- Intakes : Semester 1
- View Details : https://www.latrobe. edu.au/courses/master-of-occupational-therapy-practice
Course Outcome
Occupational therapists work in a wide range of health and welfare systems including general hospitals, rehabilitation centers, community health services, mental health agencies, health services for older people and children with special needs, and support services for intellectually disadvantaged people. They 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.
