Overview

The Occupational Therapy programme from Saint Joseph's University will equip you with the skills to become a registered occupational therapist (OTR) and earn a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree in just 2.5 years.

You will study human development, movement analysis, neuroscience, clinical medicine, evaluation & assessment, rehabilitative techniques and more. The programme also involves a 6 month fieldwork component so you can apply the skills you learn in the classroom to real-world experiences working with patients.

Careers

With a master’s degree in OT, you can work as an occupational therapist in a number of diverse environments, including:

Community health centers

Hospitals

Clients’ homes

Social services

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Development & Perform

Movement Analysis

Neuroscience

Clinical Medicine

Therapeutic Groups

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications are available via the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) each July for the incoming class the following May.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

89 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a bachelor’s degree in one of the sciences, sociology, psychology or other related fields from an accredited university or college

Complete all prerequisite courses listed below by the start of the program in July

3.0 Cumulative and Prerequisite GPAs with at least a C or higher in all prerequisite courses

A minimum of 10 hours of in-person shadow experience with documentation from a licensed occupational therapist professional prior to the start of the program in July. More hours are encouraged.

Two letters of reference are required (letters from OT practitioners highly preferred)

OTCAS essay: A statement as to why the student wants to enter the profession of occupational therapy. Within this statement applicants are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of occupational therapy gained from observation, reading, and personal or family experiences.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46665 USD / year

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In-State

46665 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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

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