Occupational Therapy

Features

• The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program at The Ohio State University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• Although the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) prepares students to practice occupational therapy, as a professional graduate degree, it does not prepare students for research or academic careers.
• Students who are interested in becoming a researcher or a faculty member prepare for these careers by completing a PhD program.
• At Ohio State University, students can combine the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program with the Health and Rehabilitation Science PhD program through entry into the OTD/PhD track.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: 3
• GRE: Required

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 79
• IELTS: 7

General requirements

• The equivalent of a four-year bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.
• A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent) for the last bachelor's or advanced degree earned.
• Transcripts or other credentials documenting that you have completed prerequisite academic work.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International: 32,726 AUD / year (≈ 23,198 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 32,726 AUD / year (≈ 23,198 USD / year)
• Domestic: 32,726 AUD / year (≈ 23,198 USD / year)

Living costs

Columbus, United States: 1,326-2,144 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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