Milwaukee,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Occupational Therapy in Milwaukee United States | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Milwaukee United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,660
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) is an advanced degree pursued after initial professional qualifications. Going beyond a foundational master's degree, OTD candidates enhance their expertise in leadership, advocacy, theoretical frameworks, research methodologies, and participate in a guided doctoral-level practicum. Earning an OTD equips professionals to more effectively navigate the complexities of modern healthcare and educational environments. The Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD) enables licensed practitioners to achieve mastery in a specialized field and develop into clinical innovators who implement cutting-edge research into practical applications. This advanced program allows students to cultivate and showcase higher-level competencies that extend beyond master's-level training within their chosen occupational therapy specialization.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Primary entry requirements are:
MSOT or MOT degree from an ACOTE-accredited program (or equivalent recognized by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, WFOT).
Occupational therapy licensure (or international equivalent approved by WFOT). Current master's students may apply but cannot formally matriculate to the OTD program until they are licensed. Students may be provisionally admitted to the OTD program and accumulate credits toward graduation for one semester while required documentation is being prepared or approved.
The competitive admissions process also includes evaluation of the GPA, coursework, and professional experiences, as well as a statement of personal interests. You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree. Cambridge English: Advanced / Cambridge English Proficiency C1 level or higher. TOEFL IBT (not Home Edition) - 79 120, IELTS - 6.5 9.0.
MSOT or MOT degree from an ACOTE-accredited program (or equivalent recognized by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, WFOT).
Occupational therapy licensure (or international equivalent approved by WFOT). Current master's students may apply but cannot formally matriculate to the OTD program until they are licensed. Students may be provisionally admitted to the OTD program and accumulate credits toward graduation for one semester while required documentation is being prepared or approved.
The competitive admissions process also includes evaluation of the GPA, coursework, and professional experiences, as well as a statement of personal interests. You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree. Cambridge English: Advanced / Cambridge English Proficiency C1 level or higher. TOEFL IBT (not Home Edition) - 79 120, IELTS - 6.5 9.0.
Tuition
USD
25,660