Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy

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Admission criteria

Students who are enrolled in the Master of Occupational Therapy and who meet the requirements below may apply to progress to the Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy at the completion of the Master of Occupational Therapy program. 

Students applying to progress must meet the following criteria: 

  • Successful completion of all requirements of the Master of Occupational Therapy, including the Clinically-focused research pathway, AND
  • be in good academic standing, AND
  • have a minimum weighted average mark of 75%, AND
  • successful completion of all practice education fieldwork experiences on the first attempt. 

Admission is on the basis of an approved research proposal and successful completion of a Confirmation of Candidature presentation. 

Further information on how to apply can be found on the Research Degrees web pages.

English language proficiency requirements

Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 7.0 with no sub score less than 7.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 65 with no Communicative Scores below 65
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 94, no scores below 27 Writing, 23 Speaking, 24 for Reading and Listening

Alternative entry options

This program does not offer alternative entry options.

This program does not offer alternative entry options.

Inherent requirements

Inherent Requirements are the essential components of a course or subject that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or subject. Inherent requirements provide a clear description of the skills and attributes that you must demonstrate to successfully commence the Master of Occupational Therapy and enable you to make an informed decision about your capacity to undertake the degree program. 

Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

We proudly support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applications in gaining entry to Bond. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to contact the Bond University Nyombil Centre for advice and assistance in applying to and studying at Bond.

Pathway programs

CRICOS Code: 106625H

Master of Occupational Therapy - CC-63050

  • Health, Biomedical, and Sport Sciences
  • 2 years (6 semesters)
  • Masters Degree (Extended)
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