Master of Occupational Therapy (M7D)
Acquire the professional knowledge, skills, and attributes to become an Occupational Therapist and support people who experience challenges to live a meaningful life.
The Master of Occupational Therapy will prepare you to work with people to enhance their ability to engage in the occupations (activities) they need, want, or are expected to perform and to participate in their communities. Adopting a strength-based approach, occupational therapists use a range of strategies to help those affected by disability, injury, or illness, or psychological or emotional difficulties to participate in meaningful occupations across the lifespan. You will learn how to support people to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals as a culturally safe and ethical practitioner.
Your studies include how to communicate effectively with clients from all backgrounds and work as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will develop skills in clinical reasoning and reflective, sustainable, evidence-based practice. You will undertake community-based projects and authentic experiential learning activities to enable you to develop and apply the occupational therapy process to respond to complex health issues.
This course will ensure you can work with individuals, families, and carers, in teams and with other health and inter-disciplinary professionals across a range of settings, including rural and remote areas.
This 2-year full time course is offered via blended learning methods including independent, online learning with weekly interactive webinars and peer learning. You will attend two week-long Residential Schools in Launceston each semester and engage in work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities throughout the course. While the learning hub for Occupational Therapy is in Launceston, our delivery is designed to be place-based, so that you can complete elements of study from wherever you reside in Tasmania.
Graduates of the Master of Occupational Therapy will complete the degree equipped with the theoretical and practical competencies required to practice as a registered Occupational Therapist.
Career outcomesOccupational Therapy professionals are in high demand with employment projected to increase in Australia 29.9% by 2033*.
Our Master of Occupational Therapy will provide you with qualifications that can lead to various job opportunities in Tasmania, Australia, and overseas.
As an occupational therapist, you can work with people across the lifespan, in a range of different industries and service models including:
- Acute Care (Hospitals)
- Aged Care
- Community Health
- Disability
- Early Intervention
- Education
- Government
- Health Promotion
- Mental Health
- Private Industry
- Rehabilitation
- Social Services
Cost shouldn’t get in the way of you studying.
If you’re a domestic postgraduate student, you might be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place in this course. This means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.
You may also be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. If eligible, you’ll only have to pay your tuition fees once you start earning above a specific amount.
Further information is available at Scholarships, fees and costs.
Student contributionStudent contribution amounts are charged for each unit of study. This means that how much you’ll pay will depend on which units you choose. Find out more about student contribution amounts.
An important note on Youth Allowance and AustudyThe Department of Social Services has approved some accredited and professionally-oriented Master courses for student payments through Youth Allowance or Austudy. This means if you enrol in one of these courses, you may be eligible for student payments. However, please be aware that this is not the case for all Master courses. Please visit our Scholarships, Fees and Costs website for further information.
Further informationDetailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Domestic students enrolled in certain postgraduate coursework programs may not be eligible for student payments through Youth Allowance and Austudy. Visit the Department of Social Services website to find out more about eligibility for Centrelink support and the list of eligible courses
International students2025 Total Course Fee (international students): $ 94,675 AUD *.
Course cost based on a rate of $46,523 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International studentsInternational students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
ScholarshipsFor information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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