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The University of Adelaide's Master of Occupational Therapy is a rigorous, highly sought-after program designed to qualify you as a registered occupational therapist within two years. This comprehensive program adopts a whole-person perspective on health, addressing physical, psychological, and social dimensions of wellness. Students examine human biology in depth, building specialized knowledge in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and disease processes. The curriculum teaches you to recognize environmental influences on daily functioning and create customized therapeutic approaches. Working alongside seasoned practitioners and top researchers, you'll learn to enhance quality of life for people of all ages. The program bridges theory and application, with strong focus on research-driven methods. Through 1,000 hours of practical training across various healthcare environments, you'll acquire the skills and insights needed to thrive in this profession.
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
*On a case-by-case basis, the Program Director may consider applicants whose prerequisites were completed more than 10 years ago if they have relevant, recent work experience.
Prerequisite courses - at least one semester of each of the following: