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Master of Occupational Therapy

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada
2 years
French
On campus
Master

About the program

The Occupational Therapy Doctorate is a 27-month, Entry-level ACOTE-accredited doctoral degree starting each spring.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced knowledge of Occupational Therapy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Occupational therapist (OTR)

Curriculum

27 continuous months starting in spring: integrated coursework and fieldwork around Naperville and Chicago
24 weeks of Level II fieldwork and an individual 14-week capstone experience. Accredited by ACOTE
Graduates are eligible to register for the NBCOT exam.

Entry requirements

Academic

Honours bachelor's degree (four years) or equivalent with a 70% (B) average on the last 20 courses
some programmes require more or a thesis supervisor
English test unless exempt (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 84 for tests before 21 January 2026 and 86 after
PTE 60
Cambridge 170
CAEL 70) or French test (DALF C1/C2
TCF B2
TEF Canada B2).

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor degree (four years) or equivalent; country-specific minimum averages at https://www.uottawa.ca/study/graduate-studies/international-equivalencies ; some programmes need a thesis supervisor, documents or tests

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and deadline in the admission program requirements tool. Thesis and research-paper options need a thesis supervisor. Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and pay the non-refundable application fee (125 CAD). Log in to uoZone
check your Admission file and upload transcripts and language test results unless exempt. Receive your offer. Master's applicants are exempt from the admission deposit.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,585 - $72,095 CAD
Application fee	$290 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Ottawa
Faculty or school	Faculty of Health Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	French
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	3
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.