Master of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)

Master of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)

Note: The Master of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) is no longer open to new enrolments. This information is for continuing students only.

The Master of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) course is designed to provide advanced study in occupational therapy and related topics to prepare graduate students to lead practice through knowledge and actions.

Participants enrolled in this program may complete their studies with a specialist focus: a specialty requires that 50 percent of credit points are completed in an identified topic area. These topic areas are negotiated between the student and course coordinator with approval of the head of academic unit. The course has both coursework and inquiry project options. Students may seek to have work completed in the Master of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) credited against the requirements of professional doctorate (HScD) offered by the faculty.

Honours

Candidates in the MHlthSc (OT) who have achieved 65 percent credit or better in all units of study and 75 percent distinction or better in at least two units of study may be invited to complete the additional honours requirement of a dissertation.

Admission requirements

Applicants for admission to the Master of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) shall possess:

1. an award of Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) from Cumberland College of Health Sciences or the University of Sydney, or
2. an award of Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy from the University of Sydney, or
3. an award of Bachelor of Science with a major in anatomy from the University of New South Wales and a Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy from Cumberland College of Health Sciences, or
4. an award of Master of Occupational Therapy from The University of Sydney, or
5. such qualifications as are deemed equivalent to (1), (2), (3) or (4), or
6. an award of Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognised educational body and submit such other evidence of general and/or professional qualifications as will satisfy the faculty that the applicant possess the educational preparation and capacity to pursue graduate studies.

For occupational therapists without these qualifications entry may be possible through successful completion of a qualifying program designed specifically for individual applicants.

Course outline

The course outlines for the Master of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) at both pass and honours levels are presented in Tables 14.2 and 14.2.1. See Chapter 20 for unit descriptions and a list of faculty and research electives.

Table 14.2: Master of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) Pass

Table 14.2.1: Master of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) Honours

Master of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) electives

The MHlthSc (OT) consists of three topic areas from which participants select specific units of study: topics in theory, topics in research and professional practice topics. Participants are required to complete a minimum of 6 credit points from Topics in Theory and a minimum of 6 credit points from Topics in Research. Specific units of study contained in these topic areas are described below.

(A) Topics in Theory

1. Core Theory units (minimum 6 credit points)
2. Specialty Theory units

(B) Topics in Research

(minimum 6 credit points)

(C) Professional Practice Topics

1. Topics in Assessment
2. Topics in Enhancing Human Occupation
3. Inquiry Topics/Projects

Electives for Master of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)