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
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- We strongly encourage students to submit their applications by mid-May.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Physiotherapy Occupational Health and Safety View 20 other PhDs in Occupational Health and Safety in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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 Fee
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International
36172 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 32 months. -
National
36172 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 32 months. -
In-State
30290 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30290 USD per year during 32 months.
Living costs for Pittsburgh
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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