Occupational Therapy, Doctor of at University of Utah

Programme overview

Applicants to this program must be certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) or equivalent in their country of residence/practice and have at least two years of practice as an OT. Our OTD program accommodates students holding either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree level with specific paths for both. The focus of the OTD is to provide clinicians with a stronger, more up-to-date theoretical base; advance their leadership skills; and provide them with knowledge and skills in evidence-based research related to their chosen area of emphasis.

Faculty: College of Health | Duration: 98.5 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 98.5 credit hours. Students must complete all degree related course work with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better with no individual course grades below C. Student must complete fieldwork for credit on a CR/NC grading basis. Students must satisfactorily complete a capstone project.

Career pathways

Career paths include Pediatric occupational therapist, geriatric occupational therapist, hand therapist, mental health occupational therapist, rehabilitation liaison, ergonomist, case manager, health and wellness consultant, professor, clinical instructor, product development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students are encouraged to visit our website for the most current information. All students will enter the Masters of Occupational Therapy and complete 2 semesters of coursework in that program. At the end of the second semester, students will meet with the capstone coordinator to review their academic performance and discuss their career goals. This process is meant to assist students in deciding which degree they would like to pursue. Those students interested in obtaining the OTD degree will declare their intent, submit documentation to change to the OTD program and register for doctoral courses. Background Checks: Because of the internship experience that students fulfill as a part of the curriculum, students will be required to have a criminal background check done after admission to the program. In addition, NBCOT, the body that certifies occupational therapists following...

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.

Graduate applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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