Overview

Students undertake problem-based learning which requires them to collaboratively question, research, interpret core information and develop meaningful responses to case scenarios.

Design, technology, and business entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship are embedded in the curriculum content, which has been designed collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals.

Students complete three professional work placements in community- or hospital-focused agencies that offer short-and long-term therapy, a well as an innovative project-based placement in the Design Factory Melbourne. Working in teams, students gain industry experience by developing innovative solutions to problems provided by industry partners and consumers.

Career opportunities

Occupational therapists work in hospital, rehabilitation, residential care, mental health, community health, forensic mental health, school, paediatric and occupational rehabilitation settings.

Aims and objectives

Students of the Master of Occupational Therapy at Swinburne University of Technology who successfully complete this course will be able to demonstrate entry-level, discipline-specific knowledge, skills and attributes and demonstrate advanced level professional skills including the ability to be self-directed, work in teams, collaborate with others and advance their practice through critical self-reflection.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

An Occupational Perspective of Health

Enabling Participation: Mental Health

Enabling Participation: Musculoskeletal and Neurological

Enabling Participation: Children

Enabling Participation: Youth

Evidence Review

Enabling Participation: Advanced Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-17 00:00:00

More details

International: It is strongly advised that they consider applying at least three months in advance of their intake’s start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

7

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 11 other Masters in Occupational Therapy in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 089748J

Applicants are required to have completed one of the following in the last 10 years with a GPA of 65%:

a bachelor degree (or higher award); or
a Postgraduate degreeAND
completed at least one anatomy and physiology undergraduate unit (such as BIO10004 Anatomy and Physiology); or
an equivalent anatomy and physiology bridging course.

Other Requirements

Successful applicants must maintain a current Working with Children Check and Police Records Check throughout the duration of the program. Applicants are required to provide an academic transcript with their application

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 7.0 with no individual band below 7.0;
Swinburne English Language Centre: EAP5 Advanced level with overall 75% and all skills 70% or above; Or
equivalent

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46160 AUD / year

≈ 46160 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31920 AUD / year

≈ 31920 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP): AUD$9,314

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Academic requirements

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