Master of Occupational Therapy
Curtin University · Perth, Australia
About this programme
The Graduate Entry Master of Occupational Therapy (GEM) course is a fast-track option to becoming an occupational therapist for those who already hold a bachelor degree, preferably in a health science or human service. Assisting people to participate in their diverse daily activities is what occupational therapists call 'occupation'. Occupation can be as varied as cleaning your tattoo, socialising
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 30 months
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Entry requirements
Specifically, applicants must have a bachelor degree, preferably in a health or human science related discipline. Entrance into the course is competitive. Evidence of studies in the human biosciences (e.g. human biology) at tertiary level is required. If such evidence is not available, applicants will be required to undertake prerequisite bridging units before commencing the program. International
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Application fee
- AUD 2,500
- Proof of funds
- AUD 29,710/yr (12-month living cost)
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (16)
- Australia Awards ScholarshipsFully funded · Annual: varies by country (typically February-April)
- Australian Research Training Program (RTP)Fully funded · Deadline October each year (varies by university)
- Curtin Humanitarian Scholarship (Future Students)Fully funded
- Curtin English ScholarshipPartial funding
- Curtin Global Merit ScholarshipPartial funding
- Destination Australia ScholarshipsPartial funding · Varies by institution
- John Curtin Global Excellence ScholarshipPartial funding
- ASEAN ScholarshipsTuition only