Master of Occupational Therapy

Domestic students:

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Please note the closing time and date for receipt of first round applications is 11.59 PM (AEST) on 30 September 2026. Second round applications 11.59 PM (AEST) 31 October 2026, with the final round closing 11:59 PM (AEDT) 30 November 2026.

Admission to the Master of Occupational Therapy is competitive and achieving the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer of a place in this course.

Applicants who meet the entry requirements are ranked on academic performance and offers are made based on the number of places available.

This course uses a minimum credit average GPA requirement (5.0) for prior tertiary education and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process.

To be eligible to apply you will need to fulfill the following criteria:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an Australian University or equivalent. If you are providing multiple eligible GPA’s the highest GPA will be used for ranking purposes.

• Completed the equivalent of the following subject pre-requisites within the last 10 years:

• A minimum of two units (25 CPU) of relevant systems human anatomy and physiology.

• One unit (12.5 CPU) of study focused on social perspectives in health, such as psychology or sociology, and

• One unit (12.5 CPU) study of research methods.

Completion of the subject prerequisites can occur via enrolment in UTAS units, other Australian universities or international universities that offer appropriate level units, and via Open University.

Quotas Tasmanian Quota At least 60% of places will be offered to Tasmanians, which is defined as:

Applicants who meet the domestic admission requirements and can demonstrate they:

• Are currently resident in Tasmania at the time of application, and/or;

• Have completed TCE/IB in Tasmania

Applicants who have recently completed secondary education: A sub-quota of up to 50% of the Tasmanian quota exists for school leaver applicants who will have completed TCE/IB in Tasmania in the year preceding entry to the University of Tasmania subject to the following conditions:

• Applicants must have completed their Certificate of Education within the last 12 months;

• Applicants will be ranked according to their ATAR;

• Applicants must be enrolled in one of the following UTAS undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (53J), Bachelor of Biomedicine (M3X), Bachelor of Psychological Science (53F);

• Applicants entering this guaranteed pathway will be required to:

• study full-time within the undergraduate program,

• complete all relevant pre-requisite units during the undergraduate program, and

• Complete the undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 5.0

• Applicants cannot defer the commencement of study in the chosen UTAS undergraduate or subsequent postgraduate degree.

Applicants can apply for this Guaranteed Entry Pathway (after applying for one of the above mentioned bachelor degrees) by completing this form: Tasmanian School Leaver Guaranteed Entry Pathway Quota for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People A quota of up to 15% of places will be available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People who meet all entry requirements.

Safety in Practice Requirements This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

International students:

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Please note the closing time and date for receipt of first round applications is 11.59 PM (AEST) on 30 September 2026. Second round applications 11.59 PM (AEST) 31 October 2026, with the final round closing 11:59 PM (AEDT) 30 November 2026.

A quota of up to 15% of places will be offered to international students.

English Language Requirements IELTS Academic minimum score of 7 overall and a minimum score of 7 in each individual band

OR

successfully completed a relevant tertiary qualification in English in Australia or equivalent (refer to UTAS English Language Requirements) within the previous 24 months.

All Other Requirements

Admission to the Master of Occupational Therapy is competitive and achieving the entry requirements does not guarantee an offer for this course. Applicants who meet the entry requirements are ranked on academic performance and offers are made based on the number of places available.

In addition to the English Language requirements you will need to fulfill the following criteria to be eligible to apply:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. This course uses a minimum credit average GPA requirement of 5.0 for prior tertiary education as part of the admissions process. The GPA is determined from a bachelor degree, or a completed higher post-graduate qualification equating to at least one-year of equivalent full-time study from an Australian university (or equivalent). ). If providing multiple eligible GPAs, the highest GPA will be used for ranking purposes.

• Completed the equivalent of the following subject pre-requisites within the last 10 years:

• A minimum of two units (25 CPU) of relevant systems human anatomy and physiology,

• One unit (12.5 CPU) of study focused on social perspectives in health, such as psychology or sociology, and

• One unit (12.5 CPU) study of research methods.

Completion of the prerequisites can occur via enrolment in UTAS units, other Australian universities or international universities that offer appropriate level units, and via Open University.

SAFETY IN PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS

This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine’s Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

Alternative entry pathways:

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Occupational Therapy professionals are in high demand with employment projected to increase in Australia 29.9% by 2034*.

Our Master of Occupational Therapy will provide you with qualifications that can lead to various job opportunities in Tasmania, Australia, and overseas.

• Acute Care (Hospitals)
• Aged Care
• Community Health
• Disability
• Early Intervention
• Education
• Government
• Health Promotion
• Mental Health
• Private Industry
• Rehabilitation
• Social Services*National Skills Commission ten year projections from May 2024-May 2034