Overview

Graduates of the Master of Occupational Therapy (MSOT) degree program at Salus University will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR).

In addition, most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure

Program Goals

At the successful conclusion of this MSOT degree program, students will:

Have acquired, as a foundation for professional study, a breadth and depth of knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences, and an understanding of issues related to diversity

Be educated as a generalist with a broad exposure to the delivery models and systems used in settings where Occupational Therapy is currently practiced, and where it is emerging as a service

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology

Physiology

Biopsychosocial Development Across the Lifespan

Foundations of Occupational Therapy

OT Theoretical Perspectives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 23 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montgomeryville, United States

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 121 other Masters in Occupational Therapy in United States

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A course-by-course credential review from an accredited agency (such as World Education Services), which evidences all post-secondary studies completed. Please consult agency’s web site for requirements to complete the evaluation.

An official evaluation may be sent from the agency directly to OTCAS.

Fluency in written and spoken English is essential for success in a Salus University academic program as well as to help ensure patient/client safety and/or effective communication with members of a healthcare team. Official results from the TOEFL (or IELTS) examination are required for all students for whom English is a second language (ESL).

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

24354 USD / year

≈ 24354 USD / year
Out-of-State

24354 USD / year

≈ 24354 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24354 USD / year

≈ 24354 USD / year

Living costs

Montgomeryville

United States

1000 - 1500 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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