Overview

The Occupational Therapy program 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 program 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.

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Development & Perform

Movement Analysis

Neuroscience

Clinical Medicine

Therapeutic Groups

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

89 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 116 other Masters in Occupational Therapy in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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 May
3.0 Cumulative and Prerequisite GPAs with at least a C or higher in all prerequisite courses
A minimum of 10 hours of shadow experience with documentation from a licensed occupational therapist professional prior to the start of the program in May.

Tuition Fee

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International

46665 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46665 USD per year during 24 months.
National

46665 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46665 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

46665 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46665 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Occupational Therapy.

Available Scholarships

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