Occupational Therapy
Postgraduate study
Do you want to develop advanced skills through independent research and scholarship? If so, our postgraduate (Certificate/Diploma/Masters) programmes are for you!
We offer Aotearoa New Zealand's only postgraduate qualifications in occupational therapy. Many of our courses offer a path of study for both occupational therapists and practitioners from other related disciplines. This will enable you to build research in your own discipline.
These flexible postgraduate options are practice-oriented, focused and relevant. Our online learning options enable you to study from anywhere. Postgraduate study is all about engaging in evidence-based practice while developing research skills. It can help you increase your career prospects, advance yourself as an area expert, deepen your knowledge and contribute more scholarly research in the field.
Whatever your motivation or goals, our qualifications are flexible and enable you to tailor your study to your needs.
Our programmes exist to:
- Develop your practice to an advanced level
- Assist you to acquire new knowledge and skills
- Enable you to contribute to your profession’s research base
- Inspire you to focus on occupation as the domain of concern
Enhancing practice through enquiry - I kā whetū, ka whakatere te waka
Postgraduate qualifications
Health, Health & Wellbeing
Are you keen to deepen your understanding of occupational therapy practice and develop your research skills? Enhance your professional practice and increase your employment potential with this postgraduate qualification that will prepare you for jobs in research-focused positions or higher-level practice roles. If you want to pursue an academic career, this honours degree provides a pathway to take you to the top of your field.Duration
1 Year Full-time
Delivery
Online with block course(s)
Career potential
Case Manager, Community/Youth Development Worker, Needs Assessor, Occupational Therapist, Private Practitioner, Researcher
Health
If you are a health professional or an occupational therapist, this qualification can help you enhance your knowledge in your current practice. You will work with the Postgraduate Coordinator to tailor an individual study pathway to suit your learning needs. Your study and assignments will focus on your specialty area of practice, reflected in your qualification title.Duration
6 Months Full-time
Delivery
Online
Career potential
Specialist roles
Health
Suitable if you are, or have been, a registered occupational therapist. You will complete two courses of your choice for this qualification. You will be able to apply for opportunities that require clinical expertise or pursue a career in academia or policy development. This qualification also leads into our advanced programmes.Duration
6 Months Full-time
Delivery
Online
Career potential
Educator, Policy Development Consultant, Research , Specialist roles
Health
Perfect if you are a registered occupational therapist and want to enhance your skills and career potential in your practice. This programme will prepare you for expert clinical and managerial positions. You can also pursue a career in academia or policy development or pathway to the Master of Occupational Therapy.Duration
1 Year Full-time
Delivery
Online
Career potential
Educator, Manager, Policy Development Consultant, Researcher, Specialist roles
Health
This qualification focuses on research and practice to gain a more profound knowledge of your field. Pursue an academic career in occupational therapy education or apply for enrolment into PhD programmes to take you to the top of your area. You can choose to complete your qualification through coursework with a smaller project or a research thesis.Duration
18 Months Full-time
Delivery
Online with block course(s)
Career potential
Doctoral Research, Policy Development Consultant, Specialist roles
Examples of postgraduate Occupational Therapy research
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If you want to know more about what we offer or you would like some guidance, we’re here to help. Feel free to chat to us directly about any questions you may have.
