Overview

This Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) programme from Xavier University empowers you to become a competent and caring occupational therapist, leader, advocate and scholar. Graduate with an entry-level doctorate and a broad range of occupational therapy expertise and hands-on experience.

Career

Upon graduation, you are prepared to sit for the national certification exam administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and become an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR).

Additionally, students may obtain certificates in: MoCA, CarFit, QRP Suicide Prevention and CITI Training for research.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Therapeutic Skills

Occupational Justice

Occupational Therapy Process: Pediatrics

Advanced Practice: Population Health & Community-Based Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions. International students are encouraged to apply as early as possible after the application opens.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 75 other Bachelors 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

Apply to Xavier University using either the Xavier application or the Common Application.

Test Scores – Decide if you will be submitting ACT/SAT scores or applying test-optional.

Submit official high school transcripts.

Request that your high school submit the Common Application School Report, along with a recommendation.

If you have earned college credit while in high school,

Submit applications for Honors Programmes and Competitive Scholarships by December 1 deadline.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54530 USD / year

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Out-of-State

54530 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

54530 USD / year

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Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

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

Funding

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