Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists are health professionals that aim to enable people with physical, social or cognitive challenges to participate in everyday life. Occupational therapists look at the important parts of life like self care, play, leisure and productivity to empower people to participate in all aspects of life. Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings such as schools, hospitals, homes, workplaces and health centers.  The University of Canberra is excited to announce its new Master of Occupational Therapy program!

Highlights

• The course intake is relatively small so students get good attention from the 2 full time academic staff members
• Strong links to local employers for practice education and potential employment
• The 1000 hours Practice education can conducted in a variety of places within Canberra and surrounding areas

Exercise Science

Exercise physiologists use exercise to help prevent and alleviate a number of diseases, particularly lifestyle related, and can work in both private and public practice. The degree is designed to provide the student with the necessary knowledge, development of attitudes and clinical decision making skills required to practice as exercise and sport scientists. This learning comes in the form of lectures, practical workshops and problem based assessments.

The University of Canberra's Master of Exercise Science degree has a large placement emphasis providing students from both streams the opportunity to experience a profession and utilize the skills and knowledge gained from the courses. The Master of Exercise Science leads to the awards of:

• Master of Exercise Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology, or 
• Master of Exercise Science in Sports Science
 

This course is designed to provide students with skills in exercise science specializing in either of the professional areas of:

1. clinical exercise physiology or
2. sports science

Highlights:

• The big attraction of this course is that the University of Canberra ensures our students will do 500 hours of clinical practice. They will  have real-life practical experience, and have an advantage as the Univeristy of Canberra are fortunate to have a great placement base in the ACT.
• Upon graduation of the above courses students will have met the professional requirements to work as either Exercise Physiologists (Clinical Exercise Physiology Strand) or Exercise Scientists (Sport Science Strand) subject to accreditation by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).

Testimonials:

David Halpin and Joshua McCarthy are amongst the first students to take part in the course, saying they are enjoying it. Both from the ACT, it appealed to them to be able to complete further study at the University after they had finished their undergraduate coaching science degrees.

• “I wanted to keep studying because it’s an area that interests me and I thought there would be greater employment opportunities in specialization,” McCarthy said.
• Both students said they liked the practical side of the course, Mr Halpin - who also studied sports management – said it furthers their knowledge by bringing theory and practice together.
• “It’s not just about teaching us the theory, but getting us to use it. We have to think outside the square to figure out where the theory should be applied in practice,” Mr Halpin said.
• “We’re going to be doing a lot of practical work in different areas of exercise physiology, which will not only help for experience, but show us what area we would like to work in. We have also started some in-class practical activities which has given me a chance to put what I’ve learnt so far into practice.”

The University of Canberra also provides a $2000 scholarship to full degree students who apply to their programs through GlobaLinks Learning Abroad.

Interested in applying? 

You can download the University of Canberra application through your MyLearn account and submit all application materials to the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad office. Please do not hesitate to contact our office at info@degreesoverseas.com or call 1-800-980-0033 with any questions.