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Doctor of Occupational Therapy at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

Ohio State's Occupational Therapy Doctorate is a professional doctorate accredited by ACOTE, taught by faculty that include authors of leading textbooks and internationally recognized scholars. It prepares students to practice occupational therapy and does not prepare for research or academic careers; an OTD/PhD track with the Health and Rehabilitation Science PhD is available for those goals.

Faculty: College of Medicine / School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Occupational Therapy Division)  |  Department: Occupational Therapy  |  Intake: Summer 2027; OTCAS application open July 19 to Sep 8, 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Program outcomes emphasise caring attitudes, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, lifelong learning and ethical decision making. Graduates perform strongly on the NBCOT certification exam compared with national averages.

Career pathways

Occupational therapy practice; the OTD/PhD track prepares for academic positions.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum criteria apply to all applicants. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. Bachelor's degree required before beginning coursework. Prerequisite courses: Abnormal Psychology, Introductory/General Biology, Introductory Sociology, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Intermediate or Technical Writing, Statistics and Medical Terminology. At least 20 documented hours of observation, volunteer or work experience in at least one occupational therapy practice setting. Apply through OTCAS with a supplemental application. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.0 or higher (new scale; 79 equivalent on the earlier scale), IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher, or Duolingo 120 or higher.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Summer 2027; OTCAS application open July 19 to Sep 8, 2026

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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