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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Long Island University

  • Brooklyn, United States
  • 5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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 (1 year): 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

  • Secondary school transcripts with certified English translation
  • Proof of English proficiency (waivers possible)
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Personal statement
  • SAT or ACT optional
  • Some programmes add audition or portfolio rules
  • Proof of funds for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcripts for all high school and post-high school institutions attended (certified English translations), Proof of English proficiency (waivers possible), Two letters of recommendation, Personal statement, SAT or ACT optional, Some programmes have extra requirements (portfolio/audition), Proof of funds for the I-20.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 75
  • PTE Academic 50
  • Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Evidence (if applicable)
  • Two Recommendation Letters
  • Personal Statement or Essay.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadline (rolling admission. Catalog international dates 1 May for fall
  2. 1 November for spring) through the institution's admissions website. Apply through the institution's admissions portal and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload secondary school transcripts with certified English translation
  3. English proof or waiver
  4. Two recommendation letters and a personal statement. Audition or portfolio if the programme asks. Pay the 200 USD International Tuition Deposit to receive the I-20.. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20 and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$44,140 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusLIU Brooklyn
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health Professions
Departmentand Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value182,150
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    2 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    214 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 5 years.