Master of Occupational Therapy
Otago Polytechnic
Subject area
Occupational Therapy
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Applicants for the Masters of Occupational Therapy commencing at level 9 can enter by any of the following pathways:
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (- Honours) or equivalent:
Applicants must have:
- Completed a discrete 120 credit Honours following a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, OR a four-year Honours degree in occupational therapy or equivalent, in which they have individually completed a small-scale research project and undertaken a research course (normally 50% of their final year of study)
- Achieved a First Class Hons or Second Class Hons, First Division (2:1) or equivalent.
Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy Practice or Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice in Health and Wellbeing (Specialty) or The Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy Practice
- Must have a minimum of a B grade average over 60 credits at Level 8
When entering at Level 8 ākonga can select the appropriate pathway listed below and provide the relevant evidence:
Pathway One - Research thesis -- They will have:
- Successfully completed 60 credits at level 8 of relevant study
- B grade average across the 60 credits
- Successfully completed MO435001 Research for Practice or equivalent 30 credit course
Pathway Two - Research Dissertation - They will have
- Successfully completed 90 credits at level 8 of relevant study
- B grade average across their best 60 credits
- Successfully completed MO435001 Research for Practice or equivalent 30 credit course
Pathway Three - Research Project They will have:
- Successfully completed 120 credits at level 8 of relevant study
- B grade average across their best 60 credits
- Successfully completed MO435001 Research for Practice or equivalent 30 credit course.
Additionally, a candidate's prior qualification should have been completed no more than five years prior, the programme leader will assess the qualification to make the final determination.
International applicants for whom English is a second language are required to have an IELTS overall band score (Academic) of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each band. These IELTS scores align with what is required to apply for registration as an occupational therapist in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Applicants who do not meet all of the requirements for entry into the programme can make an application to the Head of School, who will consider the application on a case-by-case basis. Entry to the programme will be at the Head of School's discretion.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The aim of the Master of Occupational Therapy is to produce graduates that demonstrate expert knowledge and leadership in an area of practice. Graduates will have conducted independent research in a chosen area to advance professional theory and practice. They will have demonstrable research and analytical skills which can be used to advance evidence-informed practice in practice or academic roles. Graduates will be equipped to apply their advanced knowledge to influence policy, conduct further research or pursue further academic study in Aotearoa New Zealand's bicultural context.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Rehabilitation Therapies at this level can earn:
$68,000
Median earnings one year after study
$72,000
Median earnings two years after study
$76,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
91%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Ian Campbell Scholarship
Provided by:
Wellington Paraplegic and Physically Disabled Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Determined annually by the Trustees
AUT International Excellence Scholarship - South Asia
Value:
NZD$5,000Contribution to fees
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: http://https://www.op.ac.nz/
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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