Overview

The Occupational Therapy program offered by Florida Gulf Coast University fosters student creativity and critical thinking to engage in evidence-based and client-centered care through the use of meaningful occupation

This program maximizes health, well-being, and quality of life for all people, populations, and communities through effective solutions that facilitate participation in everyday living

We provide many experiential learning opportunities that engage students’ “body, mind, and soul”. We credit our innovative teaching styles (gamification, role-playing, and hands-on learning).

Graduates with M.S. in Occupational Therapy from Florida Gulf Coast University will be able to:

Use clinical reasoning skills to determine appropriate assessments for a given client, conduct and interpret those assessments, and establish a treatment plan consistent with best practices in occupational therapy.

Utilize content knowledge and clinical reasoning gained in the program of study to determine appropriate practice responses to various challenges in clinical context.

Interact with clients, caregivers, other professionals, representatives of funding sources, and support staff in a respectful manner, using language appropriate for the context.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

OT History

Theory in Occupational Therapy

Group Process and Management

Technology in Practice

Evaluation of Perform Issues

OT Interventions

Practice in Behavioral Health

Human Motion in Activity

Adult UE Rehabilitation

Practice with Children

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Myers Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

143 _(verbal)

143 _{(quantitative)}

3.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

FGCU graduate application and OTCAS application

Official academic transcripts from every college or university attended

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution

Volunteer/Work Experience form – ten hours of volunteer, work or shadowing in at least two Occupational Therapy practice environments

Occupational Therapy Supplemental Application

Personal Statement

Interview (by invitation of program)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

25916 USD / year

≈ 25916 USD / year
Out-of-State

25916 USD / year

≈ 25916 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6720 USD / year

≈ 6720 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Myers Beach

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Graduates with M.S. in Occupational Therapy from Florida Gulf Coast University will be able to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fort Myers Beach

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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