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PhD of Occupational Therapy OTD
New York Institute of Technology
- Old Westbury, United States
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy with leadership and capstone components.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Formulate original research questions in Occupational Therapy OTD
- Apply suitable research methods
- Evaluate evidence critically
- And communicate an independent research contribution through a substantial scholarly project.
Career outcomes
- Occupational therapist in rehabilitation
- Pediatrics
- Schools and education
- Mental health
- Aging
- Community-based practice
- Administration and program development
Curriculum
- 91 credits: occupation-centred practice and clinical reasoning plus doctoral-level leadership
- Advocacy
- Program development and scholarly inquiry
- With fieldwork and a capstone. Total of 91 credits
- The full course list is on the programme's curriculum page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree with programme prerequisites
- Application through the programme's centralised service where required.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree with programme prerequisites, OTCAS or NYIT application.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check programme requirements and deadlines on the programme page and Apply through the required service (PTCAS for physical therapy
- OTCAS or the New York Tech application for occupational therapy) and pay the application fee. Submit transcripts
- Prerequisites
- Essay and English test scores. Receive the offer. Submit the affidavit of support and bank letter for the I-Apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $55,558 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $1,500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Long Island |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health Professions |
| Department | Occupational Therapy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 91 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $55,558 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $1,500 USD. The estimated living cost is $31,000 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105.