PhD of Occupational Therapy
- Hamden, United States
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
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
- Bachelor's degree before matriculation
- Prerequisite courses
- Healthcare experience hours (DPT 60 hours)
- Minimum GPA 3.2 for DPT
- Applications via PTCAS (DPT) or OTCAS (OTD).
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 57
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Personal statement or essay where required
- Recommendations where required
- Financial support evidence for immigration documentation
- Interview or admissions assessment materials.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the program and international admission requirements. Complete the appropriate undergraduate or graduate application. Submit academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Recommendations
- program-specific materials. Submit financial certification and a bank letter when F-1 immigration documents are required. Pay the required enrollment charges after acceptance. Wait for the admission decision and follow the I-20 and visa instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $46,363 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $45 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Mount Carmel Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health Sciences |
| Department | Department of Health and Life Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 101 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Quinnipiac University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left
Scholarships
Quinnipiac University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $46,363 USD per year. The application fee is $45 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $28,569 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.2. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 57. An interview is required.
Quinnipiac University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.