Overview

The Occupational Therapy programme at Saint Louis University provides a streamlined, five-year curriculum designed to prepare students for professional certification and clinical excellence. By combining undergraduate foundations with advanced graduate training, the university ensures a seamless transition into the healthcare workforce.

Why Occupational Therapy at Saint Louis University?

Students benefit from a direct-admit structure that secures their path from a bachelor's degree to a master's qualification. The curriculum is built upon interprofessional education, allowing students to collaborate across various health disciplines. This holistic approach ensures graduates understand the complex relationship between human occupation, health, and social justice.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 28480 per semester
National fee: USD 28480 per semester
Local fee: USD 28480 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum integrates biological sciences with practical applications of occupational theory. Students complete their undergraduate requirements before progressing to intensive graduate-level clinical modules. Modules may include:

Humans as Occupational Beings
Basic Human Anatomy
Human Development across the Lifespan
Interprofessional Collaboration and Healthcare
Human Physiology
Occupational Justice
Functional Anatomy
Kinesiology
Neuroscience

Careers with Occupational Therapy

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within the healthcare sector, focusing on enhancing the quality of life for individuals across the lifespan. The programme equips students with the professional reasoning and clinical skills necessary to work in hospitals, schools, community centres, and mental health facilities. Employment opportunities typically involve working with children, youth, and adults to overcome physical or cognitive barriers to daily engagement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Human Anatomy

General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution

Principles of Chemistry

Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research

Professional Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

SLU will continue accepting applications while space is available.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

156 SCH

156-160

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Louis, United States
Madrid, Spain

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application.

If you are applying to enter SLU as a first-time, freshman student, we’ll also ask you to complete an essay.

There is no application fee to apply for undergraduate admission to SLU.

Send transcripts of all secondary work.

Submit proof of your English language proficiency.

These are scores from any standardized test you may have taken to prepare for college- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT, ACT or Duolingo score. All of our international applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency, and these tests can help us make that determination.

If you do not meet SLU’s direct entry requirements, we encourage you to apply to the Pathway or English Language programs offered by INTO Saint Louis University.

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

56960 USD / year

≈ 56960 USD / year
Out-of-State

56960 USD / year

≈ 56960 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

56960 USD / year

≈ 56960 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Louis

United States

1015 - 1530 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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Spain
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