300335 v.3 Master of Philosophy (Occupational Therapy)

MPhil(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 061554E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

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Course Overview

Master degrees (research) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for research, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.

This is a research-based higher degree that develops research skills and advances knowledge in the chosen field of study. Study at this advanced level requires the student to be an autonomous, independent learner.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

Course Overview Note

It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework.

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Course Entry and Completion Details

Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://research.curtin.edu.au/guides. Applicants require a bachelor degree with a strong academic performance and may also require relevant substantial work experience or bachelor honours degree (first or second class) or graduate diploma.

Specifically, applicants must have either: A) graduated with or qualified for the award of bachelor with First Class or Second Class Honours within the University, B) graduated with or qualified for the award of graduate diploma within the University, C) graduated with or qualified for the award of the degree of bachelor within the University, with a superior performance, together with relevant and substantial work experience or D) obtained qualifications from another institution which are recognised by tertiary admission authorities in Australia and which are deemed to be equivalent to, or a satisfactory substitute for, any of the qualifications prescribed in A, B or C above.

Credit for Recognised Learning

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.

Applicants with a postgraduate diploma, relevant honours degree or equivalent qualifications and experience may be eligible for direct entry into the second year of the program.

Pathway to Further Study

Graduates may qualify for entry to doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.

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Course Organisation

Master degrees (research) require students to undertake an approved research program leading to a thesis for independent examination; they may include advanced level coursework studies.

Research can be undertaken in five identified areas: activity participation and inclusive communities, enhancing capacities in children and families, healthy ageing and aged care, occupational health and technology and tertiary education. Other areas of particular interest to applicants may also be examined. Supervision is available from academic staff within the School and the University. For some students, external supervisors with relevant expertise may be selected as associate supervisors.

Duration and Availability

This research course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Location and delivery Mode

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2014	Bentley Campus	Research Term 1		Y		Y
2014	Bentley Campus	Research Term 2		Y		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
99075	v.2		Master Thesis - Occupational Therapy

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Further Information

For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Health Sciences on telephone (08) 9266 1000, email futurestudents@health.curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://healthsciences.curtin.edu.au

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

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