Overview

Ranked 3rd in the country by U.S. News & World Report, this Occupational Therapy program at the University of Pittsburgh prepares you to implement evidence-based practice, understand changing health care delivery models and become an agent of change in the field of occupational therapy.

Features

You will be mentored by faculty who are also renowned clinicians and researchers. They will guide you through didactic, fieldwork and capstone experiences that go beyond the generalist level of an occupational therapist.

With their innovative leadership and focus on advocacy, you’ll not only graduate ready to pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Examination, you’ll be prepared to practice at the top of your license.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Body Functions and Structures: Anatomy
Therapeutic Approaches
Principles of Assessment
Critical Appraisal of Evidence
Human Performance Analysis
Neurobehavorial Science
Psychosocial/Cognitive Theory and Practice
Occupational Therapy and the Health System
Neurorehabilitation Theory and Practice
Biomechanical Theory and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 32 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00

More details

We strongly encourage students to submit their applications by mid-May.

Language

English

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Credits

99 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a baccalaureate degree: Students are admitted into the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program after successful completion of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (based on 4.0 scale).
Experience in occupational therapy: Complete a minimum of 12 hours of volunteer, paid work and/or telehealth experience. Experiences can occur in one or more occupational therapy practice areas (e.g., children and youth/pediatrics, health and wellness, productive aging/geriatrics, rehabilitation, mental health, work/industry, home care).
Three letters of recommendation
Personal statement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39122 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39122 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

31510 USD / year

≈ 31510 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

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