PhD of Occupational Therapy
- Dobbs Ferry, 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: no
- 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 with prerequisite courses
- Applied through PTCAS
- See https://www.mercy.edu/academics/programs/doctor-physical-therapy-details.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 110
Work experience details
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Credential Evaluation (if applicable)
- Vaccination Record (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check requirements on the programme details page. Apply through PTCAS and the Mercy graduate application through the institution's official website
- The OT and PT application fee is 62 USD. Send official transcripts with a course-by-course credential evaluation
- English proof and programme documents. Pay the 400 USD enrollment deposit in the portal. Submit I-20 documents with proof of funds
- Then apply for the F-1 visa. Attend International Student Orientation and submit immunization records.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $35,510 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $62 USD |
| Deposit | $400 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Westchester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health and Natural Sciences |
| Department | Occupational Therapy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 85 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional or program-based scholarships may be available to eligible students. Award availability, value, and eligibility vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
12 Feb 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Applications closed
12 Feb 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Applications closed
12 Feb 2026
Closed
Scholarships
Institutional or program-based scholarships may be available to eligible students. Award availability, value, and eligibility vary by program and intake.
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The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $35,510 USD per year. The application fee is $62 USD. The deposit is $400 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,815 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 110.
Institutional or program-based scholarships may be available to eligible students. Award availability, value, and eligibility vary by program and intake.