Online Science Occupational Therapy Professional Degree :: Accredited Universities

Easily incorporate study into your current lifestyle with our full-time or part-time online distance education program for qualified occupational therapists. The convenient and well-respected MSc(OT – Post-Professional) program will challenge your assumptions about occupational therapy, research and theory while you build on your skills as a qualified occupational therapist in current and new practice areas.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the degree program is open to occupational therapists who have completed their occupational therapy education at a World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) approved educational program. Priority will be given to those who hold an entry level baccalaureate or master’s degree in occupational therapy. Occupational therapists with a diploma who present strong evidence of experience or advanced study in theory and research will also be considered. Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the
Faculty of Graduate Studies.If your first language is not English, you may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency.
You are not required to give proof of English language proficiency if:
• you studied at an English language institution for at least 3 years at the secondary level; or
• you studied at an English language institution for at least one year at the post-secondary level.

Other Fees

Books and Supplies $1000

Student Service fee $126.70

Student Union fee $67.90

Facilities renewal fee $79.50

Society fee for international Students $5 Per Term

Notes

Priority will be given to occupational therapists who demonstrate the most favorable combination of academic excellence, leadership experience, referee recommendation, and knowledge of current trends in occupational therapy. Practice Leader and Research Thesis Streams are available.

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Practitioners who wish to advance their bachelor’s or master’s degrees in Occupational Therapy to the OTD degree may do so in the distance-learning format. One of the first clinical Occupational Therapy doctorate programs of its kind in the country, the program is designed to provide occupational therapists with advanced clinical, practice management, teaching, and administrative skills. With the expertise and credentials gained through the curriculum, graduates are prepared for upper-level management positions in a diverse range of practice environments.

The School’s post-professional OTD program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills that practitioners bring from clinical practice and life experiences by emphasizing the theoretical understanding of occupational science and neuro-occupation and integrating it with practical applications for patient care and professional development. Advanced skills in management and administration are also a focus of the occupational therapy doctorate program, reflecting the increasing need for planning skills to successfully deliver high quality, cost-effective interventions in occupational therapy practice.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission, candidates must have the following:

A bachelor's or entry-level master's degree* in occupational therapy at an ACOTE-accredited institution

Successful completion of the certification examination

Demonstration of access to necessary technology for the web curriculum

Other Fees

One-time technology fee - $875

Processing fee per course - $25

Challenge Exam fee* - $200

Video deposit and rental* (added for courses delivered in video format; $60 refunded for videos returned in good condition) - $75

Notes

There is a 3 day on-campus requirement for this course.

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The mission of the College of Health Sciences is to produce competent and caring professional and leaders committed to improving the health and well-being of the population they serve. Trident University’s online PhD Health Science degrees provide students with the knowledge and skills for conducting research, education, and management careers in government. We emphasis research-based critical thinking, analytical,and problem solving skills, legal and ethical issues in the health field from Health Care Administration to Global Health. Students in this PhD program conduct studies in the sciences (molecular biology, radiation physics, occupational health, physical therapy, nursing research, and health care, etc.) and the Doctoral program provides educational opportunities for professional advancement, employment mobility, and research.

Entry Requirements

- A conferred Masters degree in a related field from an accredited college or university

- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on the transcript of the Masters degree

- Writing and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct and deliver the results of meaningful research

- Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient for the Doctoral program

- Information technology skills sufficient to participate effectively in Trident’s Doctoral pedagogical model

- International students must provide proof of English proficiency with one of the following test results:

TOEFL IBT - 79
TOEFL CBT - 213
TOEFL PBT - 550 & TWE 4.5
IELTS - 6.5
EIKEN - Grade Pre-1

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $360

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The mission of the College of Health Sciences is to produce competent and caring professional and leaders committed to improving the health and well-being of the population they serve. Trident University’s online PhD Health Science degrees provide students with the knowledge and skills for conducting research, education, and management careers in government. We emphasis research-based critical thinking, analytical,and problem solving skills, legal and ethical issues in the health field from Health Care Administration to Global Health. Students in this PhD program conduct studies in the sciences (molecular biology, radiation physics, occupational health, physical therapy, nursing research, and health care, etc.) and the Doctoral program provides educational opportunities for professional advancement, employment mobility, and research.

Entry Requirements

- A conferred Masters degree in a related field from an accredited college or university

- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on the transcript of the Masters degree

- Writing and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct and deliver the results of meaningful research

- Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient for the Doctoral program

- Information technology skills sufficient to participate effectively in Trident’s Doctoral pedagogical model

- International students must provide proof of English proficiency with one of the following test results:

TOEFL IBT - 79
TOEFL CBT - 213
TOEFL PBT - 550 & TWE 4.5
IELTS - 6.5
EIKEN - Grade Pre-1

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $360

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This course provides you with advanced training and knowledge up-skilling in the disciplines dealing with mental health issues in the community and closed environments.

The Master of Mental Health Science is available by coursework or minor thesis and provides the opportunity to exit the course at Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma levels as long as requirements for that alternative exit have been met.

The program offer specialisations in Forensic Behavioural Science, Community Mental Health and Child Psychotherapy.

This three-year, part-time degree is taught off campus by some of Australia's most experienced mental health professionals and researchers, allowing you to apply the latest thinking to your workplace as you study. The course also includes an on-campus workshop.

You get to choose a study pathway that matches your workplace needs, you can specialise in community mental health, child psychotherapy or the rapidly emerging field of forensic behavioural science - or you can select units from across these specialities to gain a broader, generalist qualification.

James Ogloff and Paul Mullen, two of Australasia's two leading forensic mental health experts, put together the forensic behavioural science program, which draws on psychology, psychiatry, nursing, criminology, law, social work and ethics to help health professionals in the criminal justice system apply and assess mental health needs, policies and practices.

The child psychotherapy pathway gives you a deep understanding of psychoanalytic and developmental theory and how it can help children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural problems. Completing all units in this pathway qualifies you to work under Victoria's Child Psychotherapists Award and to join the Victorian Child Psychotherapy Association.

The community mental health program provides a thorough understanding of community mental health practice in Australia, from population-based to individual clinical and rehabilitation interventions to family and community support to policy and planning. It's relevant not just to case management, disability support and non-clinical mental health workers but also to clinical psychologists, trainee psychiatrists, general practitioners, psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists and social workers.

Whichever stream you choose, you'll graduate able to evaluate research literature, identify research gaps, conduct practice-based research projects and develop, apply and advocate evidence-based best practice.

Entry Requirements

A Bachelors degree in a relevant field and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience via submission of a comprehensive CV.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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