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OTD Occupational Therapy at University of Vermont

University of Vermont, United States

Programme overview

The entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate Degree is designed to prepare students to become Occupational Therapy practitioners. Graduates will learn how to help people attain their desired level of participation in life regardless of age, race, ethnicity, culture, or socioeconomic background. They will learn Occupational Therapy practice across the lifespan and across practice settings.

Department: Occupational Therapy  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

The entry-level Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree requires successful completion of the following graduate credits: OT 7630Capstone IV: Capstone Course2 Following successful completion of all didactic coursework, fieldwork, and the capstone project and experience, students will be eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

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 applications go through the UVM Graduate College online application; deadlines vary by programme. The application fee is $65 for master's and doctoral programmes. At least two letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate College.

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