Master of Occupational Therapy Practice

About the course

Help individuals and communities to maximise productivity, wellbeing and quality of life with La Trobe's Master of Occupational Therapy Practice.Open to students from any undergraduate discipline, you'll graduate with a competitive edge through a combination of coursework and 1000 hours of hands-on, industry-responsive placements. Designed to meet the competencies for safe and effective practice, you'll develop advanced knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention, the therapeutic use of occupation and the adaptation of environments.

Career outcome

After successfully completing this course, you could work in a wide range of health and welfare systems, including:general hospitalsprivate practicerehabilitation centrescommunity health servicesmental health agenciessupport services. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)