Overview

Occupational Therapy at University of Tennessee Health Science Center was initially accredited as a Bachelor of Science Program and graduated its first class in 1990. The program transitioned to a Master’s Degree in 2007. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as occupational therapists.

Mission

The UTHSC MOT program now subscribes to the new Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service, known as OTCAS. Applicants for the entering class need to apply online using the OTCAS application. The early admissions cycle deadline is January 5, and the deadline for the standard admissions cycle is March 5. To learn more about the OTCAS application process and to get started, please go to the OTCAS website at www.otcas.org. Once processed, the Admissions Committee looks forward to receiving your application.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership

Occupational Therapy

Research

Practice

Clinical experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 27 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

96 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

a bachelor’s degree is required;

inter-professional education

faculty expertise in pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, assistive technology, low vision, and neuroscience

faculty with advanced degrees: the majority hold doctoral degrees

over 500 fieldwork sites nationwide

advanced classroom technologies, including simulation experience with live actors and lifelike mannequins

small group learning experiences

professional development opportunities

emphasis on diversity, community outreach, and research

immersed in the UTHSC Health Science Center with opportunities across the state

advanced certification of faculty in assistive technology, sensory integration, low vision, parenting support, aging-in-place, manual therapy, and feeding.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16352 USD / year

≈ 16352 USD / year
Out-of-State

15349 USD / year

≈ 15349 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6541 USD / year

≈ 6541 USD / year

Living costs

Memphis

United States

955 - 1582 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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Scholarships Information

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