Enroll in this major, unlock 1000 hours of internship, high starting salary, and abundant international job opportunities.
Curtin University
Curtin University School of Health Sciences
As the leading department in Western Australia, the Curtin School of Allied Health offers professionally accredited undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including:
✔ Exercise and Sports Science(Exercise & Sports Science)
✔ Occupational Therapy(Occupational Therapy)
✔ Physiotherapy(Physiotherapy)
✔ Speech Pathology(Speech Pathology)
✔ Social Work(Social Work)
Master of Occupational Therapy
Course Advantages
The Master of Occupational Therapy at Curtin is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA) and isthe only occupational therapy master's course in Western Australia recognized by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT),offering up to 1000 hours of internship.
Upon completion of the course and registration with OTBA, you will become a registered occupational therapist in Australia (ANZSCO Code: 252411) and can practice anywhere in Australia.
Course Overview
Developing Professional Knowledge and Skills
Through this course,you will master knowledge in four major areas:
Medical, psychiatric, orthopedic, and neurological conditions that affect individual health and well-being.
The theory and practice of occupational therapy, including occupational studies and the analysis of the physical, psychological, and social requirements of various skills and activities.
Human development, including issues accompanying normal growth and development throughout the life cycle, such as learning disabilities and the effects of aging.
Occupational health and management, including health prevention, education, and rehabilitation programs for workers in various workplaces.
In addition, you will also learn and develop relevant professional skills:
Combining occupational therapy knowledge, related principles, and practice,proposing effective occupational therapy solutions for clients through critical analysis, reflective practice, and professional reasoning.
Evaluating information with critical thinking and applying it in therapeutic work,communicating effectively and appropriately with clients to ensure their active participation, preparing relevant documents and reports, and sharing professional information.
Assessing and adopting appropriate treatment plans and applying them in practical work.
Fiona Brooke
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I chose Curtin University because it is renowned for offering practical degrees, and the Curtin School of Health Sciences has an international reputation.
I got a job opportunity through this course, serving as a mentor for two Curtin students with autism. Studying occupational therapy allowed me to apply the theories learned in class to practice.
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Curtin University's occupational therapy course has an excellent reputation, and graduates are highly sought after. Graduates will work in hospitals, community or industry institutions, including urban and rural communities, private clinics, medical and occupational rehabilitation centers, psychiatric service centers, mining and energy industries, and schools.
In addition, this master's course is recognized by WFOT, which means Curtin graduates can access job opportunities across Australia and more internationally.
Future Prospects
Main Responsibilities and Development Prospects
Occupational therapists assess the functional limitations of the human body caused by illness and disability, specifically involving physical, mental, including social needs, and propose treatment plans to help them restore daily activities and return to work.
According to the latest data from Payscale, the average annual salary for occupational therapists in Perth, Western Australia, is AUD 74,115,with the highest reaching AUD 98,000.
Currently, Curtin University's Master of Occupational Therapy has only one intake per year,and outstanding international students can apply for the Excellent International Student Scholarship, receiving a 25% tuition fee reduction for the first academic year.
If you have any questions about Curtin University course information or applications, you can contact us by sending a message in the background, and our official Chinese admissions team will provide you with one-on-one consultation.
