Master of Occupational Therapy in Adelaide Australia | Adelaide University

Adelaide University | Adelaide Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 49,700
(c. USD35,998.36)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

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.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

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.

  • A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution with a highly competitive GPA; AND
  • Satisfactory completion of prerequisite courses at a bachelor level (AQF level 7) or higher within the last 10 years.*

*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:

  • Human Anatomy that includes musculoskeletal and systems anatomy; AND
  • Human Physiology; AND
  • Either Human Psychology or Sociology/Anthropology; AND
  • Research Methodologies.

Tuition AUD 49,700

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