Overview

Courses at the University of Texas El Paso include foundational and clinical sciences, general occupational therapy evaluation, treatment and evidence-based practices, as well as research and occupation-based practices that incorporate cultural and contextual relevance.

Career Opportunities

The Doctor of Occupational Therapy is the highest level of academic preparation that an entry-level occupational therapist can obtain. It is expected to be the required degree program to enter the occupational therapy profession in the coming years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neuroscience
Anatomy for Rehab Sciences
Spanish for Health Professions
Surface Anatomy
Assistive Technology in Occupational Therapy
Ethical Considerations in Occupational Therapy
Policy & Global Health in Occupational Therapy
Clinical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy
Conditions in Occupation
Biomechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

105 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

El Paso, 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

Completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution
Completed Occupational Therapy application
Official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended (must be sent to OTCAS)
Minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale – overall and prerequisite GPA
Forty verifiable clock hours of volunteer or paid experience in an occupational therapy setting, supervised by a licensed occupational therapist
Three references (letters of recommendations). One must be from a licensed occupational therapist
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13689 USD / year

≈ 13689 USD / year
Out-of-State

13689 USD / year

≈ 13689 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6838 USD / year

≈ 6838 USD / year

Living costs

El Paso

United States

888 - 1646 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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