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PhD of Life Sciences and Occupational Therapy
New York Institute of Technology
- Old Westbury, United States
- 6 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Six-year combined programme leading to a B.S. And an M.S. In occupational therapy.
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
- Critically analyse advanced concepts in Life Sciences and Occupational Therapy. Evaluate topics including three years of life sciences (how organisms function. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.
Career outcomes
- Occupational Therapist
- Clinic Director
- Health Specialties College Instructor
- Rehabilitation Specialist/Manager
- Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Curriculum
- Three years of life sciences (how organisms function
- Adapt and evolve) with research
- Then application to the occupational therapy M.S. For three more years including fieldwork. Total listed at 129 credits for the undergraduate phase.
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
Other requirements
- Work experience required
Work experience details
Relevant professional experience in Life Sciences and Occupational Therapy or a related field is expected for admission.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Recommendation Letters Where Required
- Identification Document
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Additional Program Materials If Required.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements for Life Sciences and Occupational Therapy. Prepare academic transcripts and required supporting documents. Provide a curriculum vitae and recommendation letters where required. Complete the application form. Pay the application fee. Submit any program-specific materials if required. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $55,558 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $5,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Long Island (Old Westbury) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Department | Biological and Chemical Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 129 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Merit-based or program-specific scholarships may be available to eligible students. Applicants should review current scholarship criteria and funding amounts on the official website. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 6 years.
Tuition is $55,558 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $5,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $31,002 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105. Work experience is required.