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Master of Occupational Therapy in Bridge Pathway
- Naperville, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
The Bridge Master of Occupational Therapy is an 80-credit, 24-month entry-level degree starting each fall.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core knowledge and methods in Occupational Therapy (Bridge Pathway). Analyze relevant problems
- Communicate evidence-based solutions
- And use appropriate professional or academic practices.
Career outcomes
- Occupational therapist (OTR)
Curriculum
- Continuous 24-month
- 80-credit programme in 16-week sessions: courses offered online
- Traditional and blended (about 35% online)
- Starting with introduction to occupational therapy
- Functional anatomy and assessment theory
- Plus two 12-week Level II fieldwork experiences. ACOTE-accredited
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) over the last 60 credit hours (applicants below may submit a supplemental essay)
- Statement of purpose
- Resume and one recommendation
- International applicants add a course-by-course evaluation of foreign transcripts and TOEFL or IELTS results.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited college or university (foreign degrees need a course-by-course evaluation).
Language tests
- IELTS Program-specific minimum score
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity or Passport
- English Proficiency Evidence Where Applicable
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
How to apply
- Check the deadlines (Spring 2027 standard 14 Dec 2026. Summer 2027 9 Apr 2027. Fall 2027 23 Jul 2027) at official website Complete the free online application. Upload a statement of purpose
- Resume
- One letter of recommendation and official transcripts showing a bachelor's degree. International applicants add a course-by-course foreign transcript evaluation and TOEFL or IELTS results. An admission interview may be requested. Programmes using a central application service (athletic training
- OT
- PA
- Nursing
- DPT) apply through that service instead.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $40,972 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Naperville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education & Health Sciences |
| Department | Department of Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 80 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships, Bursaries, Or merit awards may be available to eligible students at North Central College. Eligibility, Award value, And application deadlines vary by scholarship and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
23 Jul 2027
251 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 23 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $40,972 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,255 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS Program-specific minimum score. An interview is required.