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Top 3 Master Degrees in Occupational Therapy 2019

If you hold a bachelor's degree and are looking to further your career with more specialized study and practice, a master’s degree may be a great choice. These programs usually last between two and three years.

What is a Master in Occupational Therapy? In order to become a practicing occupational therapist, it is generally required to have at least a master's degree if you plan on working with patients. The first half of your studies will usually be focused on courses such as occupational development, history of OT, scientific inquiry, and occupational evaluation, while the second half might involve clinical practice. You may learn to help people of all ages to live healthy and productive lives despite physical conditions and illnesses.

Earning a Master in Occupational Therapy can strengthen critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills, which could lead to becoming a stronger practitioner in your field. Success in your role can also lead to higher salaries and greater job satisfaction.

It is important to take tuition costs into consideration when thinking about choosing your individual program and degree. Costs for a master’s program can greatly vary depending on the type of institution, especially since they also vary in types of degrees offered.

If you're interested in advancing your career in occupational therapy, you may have the opportunity to consider rehabilitation consultant, case manager, home care occupational therapist, and research and development occupational therapist. This degree can offer you the choice between clinical work and research. Another option for those who want to pass on their passion is to teach college-level courses in OT. You may have the opportunity to work in schools, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers.

This is a great place to get started if you are considering further study in occupational therapy. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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3 Results in Occupational Therapy

Master of Occupational Therapy
Bond University

Occupational therapy (OT) is a dynamic and diverse profession, enabling people and communities to overcome barriers imposed by illness, injury, disability, psychological ... [+]

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A degree in health sciences or other related degrees; specific coursework required; plus transcripts of primary degree and specific subject outlines. Applicants who do not meet the pre-requisite subject requirements may complete bridging subjects prior to entry.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Master of Occupational Therapy is designed to produce highly competitive graduates with comprehensive clinical skills as well as possessing a solid business acumen and research experience. It is the first Occupational Therapy master's in Australia to offer you the opportunity to complete a clinical research project or undertake business electives in preparation for a career in private practice. You will engage in research training before specializing in one of two elective pathways:... [-]

Australia , Robina
January 2020
Full-time
2 years
Campus
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Master of Aviation Medicine (MAvMed)
University of Otago - Wellington Department of Medicine

The Master of Aviation Medicine (MAvMed) qualification is a 4-year part-time, distance-learning course offered globally. The core of the Master’s degree begins with the P ... [+]

Overview

The Master of Aviation Medicine (MAvMed) qualification is a 4-year part-time, distance-learning course offered globally. The core of the Master’s degree begins with the Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine (PGDipOccMed) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport (PGDipAeroRT). These four papers lead into four additional advanced papers required to complete the Master’s qualification. Once completed, students will have earned a Diploma in addition to a Master’s qualification.

The degree is available only to registered medical practitioners.

Students who wish to undertake a research-based Master’s degree should enrol for the Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc), endorsed in Aviation Medicine degree programme.... [-]

New Zealand , Wellington
March 2019
Part-time
4 years
Online
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Master of Occupational Medicine (MOccMed)
University of Otago - Wellington Department of Medicine

The Otago Master of Occupational Medicine degree (MOccMed) is part of an internationally accredited programme that will enable part-time registered medical practitioners ... [+]

Overview

The Otago Master of Occupational Medicine degree (MOccMed) is part of an internationally accredited programme that will enable part-time registered medical practitioners to develop competencies for professional occupational medicine practice at a registered or board certified specialist level in any country in the world.

The master's degree (normally taken part-time by students continuing their usual work) extends the existing Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine (PGDipOccMed), and students will normally have completed the diploma prior to being accepted into the master's papers. The programme builds on the fundamental principles and clinical practice leading to management and research evaluation of occupational medicine and ensuring that staff are fit to engage in safe work.... [-]

New Zealand , Wellington
March 2019
Part-time
3 years
Online
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