Overview

Maryville University’s Freshman Direct Entry Occupational Therapy program combines an undergraduate and graduate education with rigorous training in the field of occupational therapy.

Occupational therapists must complete a master’s degree in order to gain certification in this fast-growing medical field. Maryville’s Occupational Therapy program embedded in psychology because we believe that psychology is uniquely suited to prepare students for the academic demands of a graduate program in occupational therapy.

The Big Picture

The need for occupational therapists is expected to increase as the large baby-boom generation ages. Employment for OTs is expected to rise 24 percent, much faster than all other occupations.

Salary
Job growth
Largest employers in this field:

26%HOSPITALS

24%OFFICES

10%EDUCATIONAL

9%NURSING CARE

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Occupation of Self
Understanding Occupation of Others
Applied Human Anatomy
OT Practice Skills
Neuroscience
Occupational Evaluation and Intervention - Mental Health

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Louis, United States

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 75 other Bachelors in Occupational Therapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Other requirements

General requirements

A high school diploma with a minimum of 22 units of credit including four units of English, three units of mathematics, three units of science, three units of social sciences (social studies), and three additional units in any of the above areas or in a foreign language.
A high school grade point average of at least 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale).
Applicants who do not meet the criteria listed above will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be asked to submit a personal statement before an admission decision is made.

Tuition Fees

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24766 USD / year

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24766 USD / year

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24766 USD / year

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Living costs

Saint Louis

United States

1015 - 1530 USD / month

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