Overview

The Occupational Therapy course from Saint Joseph’s University offers the opportunity to work with patients of all ages in the Greater Philadelphia area and neighboring states every semester starting in your first semester through fieldwork experiences and a doctoral capstone project. You’ll also get to publish research, collaborate with noted professors on grant-funded projects, and network with students and alumni in student organizations like the Student Occupational Therapy Association.

Why Study Occupational Therapy in Philadelphia?

Here in Philadelphia, you’re in the heart of the health science industry, surrounded by more than 250 medical facilities. The city’s diverse population and rich health care employment opportunities offer a unique environment to gain O.T. experience in a variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centers and long-term care residences.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Human Development & Perform

Movement Analysis

Neuroscience

Clinical Medicine

Therapeutic Groups

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Have a bachelor’s degree in one of the sciences, sociology, psychology or other related fields from an accredited university or college

Complete all prerequisite courses listed below by the start of the program in May
3.0 Cumulative and 3.2 Prerequisite GPA with at least a C or higher in all prerequisite courses
A minimum of 10 hours of in-person shadow experience with documentation
Two letters of reference are required (letters from OT practitioners highly preferred)
OTCAS essay: A statement as to why the student wants to enter the profession of occupational therapy.

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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:

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Tuition Fee

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International

46665 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 46665 USD per year during 36 months.
National

46665 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46665 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

46665 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46665 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Why Study Occupational Therapy in Philadelphia?

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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