Edinburg,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in Edinburg United States | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Edinburg United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,050
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
66 months
The Occupational Therapy Doctoral program equips students with the essential skills to begin their careers as competent practitioners. This comprehensive program blends classroom instruction with hands-on experience across diverse environments, cultivating foundational abilities in clinical work, management, research, leadership, policy creation, advocacy, teaching, and theoretical advancement. Through this combination of academic and practical training, students evolve into thoughtful, well-rounded professionals who grasp the intricacies of occupational participation and systems across different contexts, demographics, and regions. Collaborations with nearby healthcare providers, medical facilities, and community organizations additionally sharpen students' clinical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities, preparing them to take on influential positions as principled and skilled professionals in their communities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The ideal candidate for the entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) program will have:
A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university by May 31st (or before) of the year they are applying. A degree in any area of study will be accepted.
A minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (Applicants whose overall undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0 will be considered if they earned a minimum 3.0 GPA in their last two years of study and across all the pre-requisite coursework).
A 3.0 or higher GPA on all prerequisite coursework.
Completed all prerequisites within 5 years of the November 1st application deadline.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) within 5 years of the application deadline with minimum scores of: (Applicants whose scores are below the minimum may be considered.)
Verbal 150 verbal, Quantitative 145, Analytical writing 3.5
Clear admission to the Graduate College of UTRGV
Documented evidence of volunteer, work, or service experiences/hours
Three references /recommendation letters
Personal Statement (Standard Essay)
Application to the Centralized Application Service for Occupational Therapy Schools (OTCAS)
IELTS 6.5
TOFEL ibt 79
TOFEL pbt 550
A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university by May 31st (or before) of the year they are applying. A degree in any area of study will be accepted.
A minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (Applicants whose overall undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0 will be considered if they earned a minimum 3.0 GPA in their last two years of study and across all the pre-requisite coursework).
A 3.0 or higher GPA on all prerequisite coursework.
Completed all prerequisites within 5 years of the November 1st application deadline.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) within 5 years of the application deadline with minimum scores of: (Applicants whose scores are below the minimum may be considered.)
Verbal 150 verbal, Quantitative 145, Analytical writing 3.5
Clear admission to the Graduate College of UTRGV
Documented evidence of volunteer, work, or service experiences/hours
Three references /recommendation letters
Personal Statement (Standard Essay)
Application to the Centralized Application Service for Occupational Therapy Schools (OTCAS)
IELTS 6.5
TOFEL ibt 79
TOFEL pbt 550
Tuition
USD
16,050