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Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) at University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma, United States

Programme overview

The OTD prepares students to promote health and well-being by helping individuals adapt and thrive through meaningful everyday activities. Occupational therapists work with people recovering from illness or injury, living with developmental disabilities or experiencing age-related changes. Graduates are eligible for the national licensure exam.

Faculty: College of Allied Health  |  Department: Rehabilitation Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Summer  |  Location: Norman, OK, United States

What you will study

99 credit hours beginning with foundations of OT, occupational science, evidence-based practice, health and wellness, mental health, neuroscience and community participation and programme development.

Career pathways

Occupational therapist working with people recovering from illness or injury, people with developmental disabilities and older adults.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution before enrollment; minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and 2.75 science GPA as calculated by OTCAS; prerequisite coursework completed with a C or higher; application through OTCAS. Average GPA of the admitted class is 3.69.

Domestic applicants: USD 16,419 a year (2026-2027). Oklahoma resident tuition. First-year annual tuition estimate only; mandatory institutional fees, college/program fees and the $75 per term international student maintenance fee are excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 40,032 a year (2026-2027). Nonresident tuition (applies to out-of-state and international students). First-year annual tuition estimate only; mandatory institutional fees, college/program fees and the $75 per term international student maintenance fee are excluded. Source

Intake: Summer

Duration: 3 years

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