Build a rewarding career helping people overcome barriers that affect their participation in life.

Occupational therapists (OTs) help people of all ages improve their quality of life and overcome barriers that affect their everyday activities. OTs use a range of treatment strategies to help people affected by injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delays or ageing.

This two-and-a-half years program focuses on the practice of occupational therapy, emphasising the use of prior skills and knowledge to enhance the effectiveness of OT practice and the development of advanced adult learning skills for ongoing professional development.

The program is designed to build on your previous studies with the principles of occupational therapy practice and see you develop the interdisciplinary knowledge and professional skills needed to practice as an OT. You'll undertake a range of research-focused courses and complete advanced training in clinical reasoning and health research, furthering your understanding of the role of evidence in occupational therapy practice.

Throughout the program you'll undertake more than 1000 hours of supervised clinical placements in UQ’s Occupational Therapy Clinics located at the St Lucia campus and in hospitals, schools and other healthcare organisations.

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Occupational therapist
• Paediatric occupational therapist
• Rehabilitation consultant
• Workplace health and safety occupational therapist
• Mental health occupational therapist
• Aged care occupational therapist

Professional memberships

When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.

• Occupational Therapy Australia

Professional registration

When you graduate, you may be eligible for registration with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to register.

• Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Program accreditation

The Master of Occupational Therapy Studies is accredited by:

• Occupational Therapy Council, World Federation of Occupational Therapy