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.
This two-year master's programme is specifically designed for graduates who want to change careers and become occupational therapists. You'll learn to help people fully participate in everyday living, using an occupation-based approach with knowledge of occupational science and Te Tiriti o Waitangi embedded throughout.
You'll learn by doing, with over 1,000 hours of fieldwork placements giving you hands-on experience with real people, families and communities across a range of services. The programme helps you develop practice inquiry skills and become a lifelong learner. When you graduate, you'll be eligible to apply to register with Te Poari Whakaora Ngangahau o Aotearoa | The Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and start making a real difference in people's lives.
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).