Overview

Features

At Boston University, Occupational Therapy academic coursework and fieldwork are integrated into a curriculum that’s occupation-focused, evidence-based, client-centered, and organized from a life-course perspective.

You’ll study the concepts, theory, and practice of occupational therapy with professors and practitioners known in national and international communities.

The curriculum is designed to provide an excellent education for students planning for professional roles as occupational therapy practitioners in traditional settings, as well as in areas of newly identified need.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis and Adaptation of Occupation
Evidence-Based Practice
Functional Movement: Analysis and Assessment
Occupation Across the Life Course
Assistive Technology
Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy
Learning and Behavior Change
Social, Economic & Political Factors that Influence OT Practice
Health & Wellness Promotion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-20 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-25 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

92 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 48 other PhDs in Occupational Therapy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Official Transcripts
Standardized Test Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Essays
Prerequisite Coursework
Recommended Observation Hours
Interview

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

63798 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 36 months.
National

63798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

63798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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