The University of Queensland

Master of Occupational Therapy Studies

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University Location Brisbane, Queensland
City Population 2.5 million
Student Population 55,441
Int'l Student Population 21,574
Main Campus St. Lucia
Program Campus St Lucia
Program Duration 2.5 years
Estimated Annual Tuition AUD$58,056 (2026 fees; subject to increase)
Semester Intake July
Next Available Intake 2026
Application Deadline End of April*
International Places 10 (40 total)
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Overview

The Master of Occupational Therapy Studies program at the University of Queensland aims to equip graduate-entry students with the theoretical knowledge, clinical skills and professional attributes necessary for a career in occupational therapy. In addition to a focus on clinical occupational therapy practice, emphasis is placed on the use of prior skills and knowledge to enhance the effectiveness of occupational therapy practice and the development of advanced adult learning skills, allowing for ongoing professional development.

You’ll be taught by experienced occupational therapy educators and researchers who specialize in areas including disability and participation, aphasia, and occupational performance.

Program

UQ has a dedicated Occupational Therapy Clinic where you’ll practice your clinical skills during your training. In the simulated hospital ward and simulated mini-house you’ll prepare for hospital and community practice.

Clinical Placements
You will undertake more than 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice in a range of clinical setting, including hospitals, educational facilities, other health care organizations, private practices and UQ’s internal clinics. During placements, you will have the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework and research to practice and develop your clinical skills in real-life settings.

During Year 1, you will undertake a variety of sessional practical experiences before commencing full-time clinical placement blocks during your final year.

Admission Requirements

Completed bachelor’s degree 
You must have a completed undergraduate degree (preferably in the fields of human kinetics/kinesiology or physical or biological sciences) from a recognized university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0/4.0 and have extensive pre-existing knowledge in the following areas:

  • Human anatomy (1 semester)
  • Human physiology (1 semester)
  • Psychology (1 semester)

Please note the above criteria are minimum requirements for entry to this program. Once prerequisites are met, entry is offered to students via a competitive selection process based on cumulative grade point average (cGPA). Early offers may be issued in advance of the application deadline to those students that meet the prerequisites and have a competitive cGPA.

Admission Timeline

*While the application deadline is the end of April, offers are made throughout the year based on academic merit and subject to availability in the program. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible as this program can fill quickly. For the July 2025 intake, applications closed February 13, 2025.

Student Reviews

What do OzTREKK students think about studying Occupational Therapy at The University of Queensland? Read on!

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“The MOT program at UQ is well developed”

UQ is a great campus, it's huge and beautiful. There are so many clubs and events to make friends and everyone is so welcoming. The OT program is developed well, it helps prepare you by giving introductions to the materials. It does get you out of your comfort zone early on, and it can be very overwhelming and some of the assignment you can feel very underprepared for, but it is all about the experience. The MOT program at UQ is well developed and there are plenty of students w... Read More

The MOT program at UQ is well developed

UQ is a great campus, it’s huge and beautiful. There are so many clubs and events to make friends and everyone is so welcoming. The OT program is developed well, it helps prepare you by giving introductions to the materials. It does get you out of your comfort zone early on, and it can be very overwhelming and some of the assignment you can feel very underprepared for, but it is all about the experience. The MOT program at UQ is well developed and there are plenty of students willing to help & give advice. It will definitely get you out of your comfort zone early on, and can be overwhelming at times. The teachers do their best to prepare you for working as a OT and the content is usually very applicable. There is a good balance of hands on and lectures.

Lana
Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
The University of Queensland, 2025
Lana
Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
The University of Queensland, 2025

“…you will feel so supported”

From Day 1, you will feel so supported by your fellow classmates and teaching staff. UQ has a beautiful campus with many social events and clubs. If you are coming to Australia with the hopes of trying new things, UQ offers many opportunities to do so. The course structure is less organized than Canadian schools in terms of consistent classrooms and timetable, which can be a bit annoying.

…you will feel so supported

From Day 1, you will feel so supported by your fellow classmates and teaching staff. UQ has a beautiful campus with many social events and clubs. If you are coming to Australia with the hopes of trying new things, UQ offers many opportunities to do so. The course structure is less organized than Canadian schools in terms of consistent classrooms and timetable, which can be a bit annoying.

Iannah
Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
The University of Queensland, 2025
Iannah
Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
The University of Queensland, 2025

“It is easy to see that it will really prepare you well for life as an OT”

The program is intensive, but very applicable. It is easy to see that it will really prepare you well for life as an OT, but it is hard and requires a lot of time and effort. If you have to work while you are here, try to get a job that is flexible with hours, as during the busy parts of the semester you might have to take a week or two off or have decreased hours. There are a lot of 'must pass' assignments and exams throughout the course. They can be really intimidating BUT th... Read More

It is easy to see that it will really prepare you well for life as an OT

The program is intensive, but very applicable. It is easy to see that it will really prepare you well for life as an OT, but it is hard and requires a lot of time and effort. If you have to work while you are here, try to get a job that is flexible with hours, as during the busy parts of the semester you might have to take a week or two off or have decreased hours. There are a lot of ‘must pass’ assignments and exams throughout the course. They can be really intimidating BUT there is always an opportunity for a re-do or makeup of sorts. Don’t let the pressure get to you, they want you to succeed.

Rayna B
Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
The University of Queensland, 2024
Rayna B
Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
The University of Queensland, 2024

“UQ has really good quality of education”

UQ has really good quality of education with the great research program. There are so many nice colleagues helping out with the journey of study. However, tuition and living cost is very expensive. With great professors and awesome colleagues. This is great program and OT is demanding for every other countries. UQ also provides registration services all around the world. This is great aid.

UQ has really good quality of education

UQ has really good quality of education with the great research program. There are so many nice colleagues helping out with the journey of study. However, tuition and living cost is very expensive. With great professors and awesome colleagues. This is great program and OT is demanding for every other countries. UQ also provides registration services all around the world. This is great aid.

Sudong K
Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
The University of Queensland, 2023
Sudong K
Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
The University of Queensland, 2023