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Overview
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers a master's degree in Occupational Therapy. The academic curriculum has been designed to expose students to the influence and impact of occupation, culture, systems, and disabilities on the provision of occupational therapy. As a graduate of the program, you will be able to guide individuals in understanding how their ability to perform daily activities affects their ability to take part in home, school, work, and community life.
Key Features
- Guided by the values and ethics of the profession, you will be able to effectively evaluate and provide intervention for clients’ occupational needs, problems, and concerns.
- You will be a part of a community where faculty and students engage in and promote scholarly inquiry and service in support of the health and wellness of the Rio Grande Valley.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Tools and Analysis in Occupational Therapy
- Health Promotion and Prevention
- Practicum
- Health, Illness and Disability
- Health Policy and Ethics
- Human Occupation
- Occupational Therapy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Occupational Health and Safety View 1323 other Masters in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® 150 (verbal)
140 (quantitative)
2.5 (analytical)
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Personal statement addressing (a) why you select OT as a career; (b) how an OT degree relates to your immediate and long-term professional goals, and (c) describe how your personal, educational, and professional background will help you achieve your goals.
- Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
- GRE General Test.
- Documented volunteer hours or experiences.
- Cleared Criminal Background Check
- Submission of application to OTCAS.
- Personal interview.
Tuition Fee
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International
32050 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 64100 USD for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
32050 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 64100 USD for the full programme during 24 months. -
In-State
17530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35060 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
Living costs for Texas City
882 - 1634 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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