Master of Occupational Therapy Practice
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
Already have a degree and want to become an occupational therapist? The Master of Occupational Therapy Practice is your fast-track into this rewarding career.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- Must have completed a relevant bachelor’s degree with a B+ grade average (GPA 6) or higher in courses at level 7; or equivalent
- Must be capable of meeting the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA 2003) and Children’s Act (CA 2014) requirements, including police clearance
- Immunisations must be current as per the School of Allied Health requirements schedule
- Must be able to travel to fieldwork placements
- Applicants may be required to attend a selection interview
- Admission is subject to the approval of the dean or other nominee
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with 6.5 or higher in writing and reading, and 7.0 or higher in speaking and listening; or
- Occupational English Test (OET) with passes at A or B level in the four areas above
Applicants with English as a second or other language who have not completed at least three years of secondary schooling in New Zealand will be required to meet IELTS requirements (see above).
About the provider
University should feel like a place you belong – and a place that prepares you for what comes next.
In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.
Learning at AUT is hands-on from day one. You’ll work on real projects, tackle real challenges and learn how your knowledge holds up beyond the classroom. That’s how confidence grows – through experience, not theory alone.
Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.
If you’re looking for a university that backs your ambition, values who you are and helps you turn knowledge into action, you’ll fit in here.