Charles Darwin University
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Become a qualified occupational therapist with this accredited 2-year master's degree. Develop expertise in helping individuals and communities achieve optimal health and wellbeing through occupation-based interventions, with 1,000 hours of practical experience in diverse settings including remote NT locations.
Applicants must hold a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (Credit average). Pre-clinical requirements include immunisation compliance, Senior First Aid certification, Working with Children Check clearance, National Police Check clearance, and fitness-to-practice assessment. International students must meet English language proficiency requirements (IELTS 7.0 minimum overall with no band below 6.5). All students require AHPRA registration.
Core curriculum includes Anatomy and Physiology (2 units), Perspectives of First Nations Health, Research Skills for Health Professionals, and Foundations in Occupational Therapy Profession and Practice. Specialised units cover Enabling Occupational Abilities and Participation, Humans as Occupational Beings, and Approaches in Occupational Therapy across Mental Health, Children and Youth, and Adults and Older Adults. Work-integrated learning comprises three practice education placements: a project placement (10 hours/week for 12 weeks), a clinical placement (30 hours/week for 12 weeks), and a capstone placement (38 hours/week for 12 weeks). Students attend on-campus simulation blocks totalling 25 days across the program.
CDU is ranked #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024) and top 5 for postgraduate teaching quality in health services. The university is uniquely positioned to explore Indigenous and Asia-Pacific health, tropical medicine and international health issues. CDU offers exceptional placement opportunities across Northern Territory's regional, rural and remote areas, providing students with diverse clinical experience. The institution provides dedicated support for First Nations and international students with flexible learning options.
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as occupational therapists with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA) and can pursue careers in community health centres, public and private hospitals, aged care facilities, paediatric facilities, education settings, mental health services, alcohol and drug services, private clinics, non-government organisations, correctional institutions, universities, research facilities, corporate and industrial settings, supported employment programs, and government departments.
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