Overview

Our curriculum trains practitioners to develop their unique occupational lens. Curricular threads intersect and overlap so that each student engages with their coursework in a personalized way.

Students in the Occupational Therapy degree at Washington University in St. Louis learn how to select and use appropriate theories, models of practice, and frames of reference to guide the occupational therapy evaluation and intervention process.

They are able to evaluate and apply research literature and evidence to support practice. Students develop professional behaviors that are consistent with the occupational therapy code of ethics, governmental requirements, professional standards and institutional policies.

Graduates enter practice with the following competencies to:

Use evidence to inform occupational therapy assessment and intervention across the continuum of care

Develop community programming

Exercise sound, professional judgement and clinical reasoning

Value and encourage interprofessional collaboration

Promote an inclusive culture of humility and sensitivity

Use current technologies and informatics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Issues in OT Practice

Theory and Foundations for OT Practice

Fundamentals of Health Care and Professional Practice

Fundamentals of Professional Communication

Toolbox to Support Professional Practice

Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Practice

Neuroscience Principles of Performance

Body Structures Supporting Daily Function

Fundamentals of Assessment

Environmental Factors Facilitating Performance

and Participation

Applied Research/Clinical Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 28 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

80 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Occupational Therapy View 970 other Masters in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.25

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International students considering submission of an application to Washington University for graduate study should have a general familiarity with academic practices and university customs in the United States.

All international students are required to present evidence of their ability to support themselves financially during graduate study.

International students whose native language is not English must submit score reports from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

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Tuition Fee

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International

54999 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 54999 USD per year during 28 months.
National

54999 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 54999 USD per year during 28 months.
In-State

54999 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 54999 USD per year during 28 months.

Living costs for Saint Louis

1015 - 1530 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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