Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (entry-level) in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
|
Columbia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,008
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Occupational Therapists assist individuals of all ages in engaging with their daily tasks, habits, and obligations. They apply evidence-based practices to address impairments through rehabilitation strategies, adaptive techniques, or environmental modifications to enhance client performance.
The Occupational Therapy Doctorate serves as an initial degree pathway for aspiring professionals seeking licensure as Occupational Therapists. Licensed OTs can explore our fully online post-professional doctoral program.
Growing industry needs and evolving accreditation standards led the American Occupational Therapy Association to endorse doctoral-level education as an entry requirement for OTs, alongside traditional master's programs. Our OTD program delivers exceptional training to equip graduates for rewarding, enduring careers in this field.
This full-time, on-campus program spans 3 years with 105 credit hours in a cohort-based structure. Graduates must pass the NBCOT certification exam for professional licensure. The curriculum offers personalized learning through elective courses, practical fieldwork, and doctoral capstone projects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college-university to be completed prior to starting the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program
Preferred grade of B-minus 2.7 or better for each prerequisite course REQUIRED grade of B-minus 27 or better in Human Anatomy with lab and Human Physiology with lab REQUIRED GPA for all prerequisite coursework combined must be 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Cumulative GPA that includes ALL undergraduate completed coursework must be a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Three 3 letters of recommendation are required
CV Including a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer experience
TOEFL Internet-based - 80 Overall - Reading - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 17, Writing - 17.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall - Reading - 6, Listening - 6, Speaking - 6, Writing - 6.
PTE - 59.
Preferred grade of B-minus 2.7 or better for each prerequisite course REQUIRED grade of B-minus 27 or better in Human Anatomy with lab and Human Physiology with lab REQUIRED GPA for all prerequisite coursework combined must be 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Cumulative GPA that includes ALL undergraduate completed coursework must be a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Three 3 letters of recommendation are required
CV Including a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer experience
TOEFL Internet-based - 80 Overall - Reading - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 17, Writing - 17.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall - Reading - 6, Listening - 6, Speaking - 6, Writing - 6.
PTE - 59.
Tuition
USD
22,008