Department of Occupational Therapy
The UTHSC Occupational Therapy Program was initially accredited as a Bachelor of Science Program and graduated its first class in 1990. The program transitioned to a Master’s Degree in 2007. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as occupational therapists.
The UTHSC MOT program now subscribes to the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service, known as OTCAS. Applicants for the entering class need to apply online using the OTCAS application. The early admissions cycle deadline is September 1, and the deadline for the standard admissions cycle is November 1. To learn more about the OTCAS application process and to get started, please go to the OTCAS website at www.otcas.org. Once processed, the Admissions Committee looks forward to receiving your application.
UTHSC MOT Program Graduation Rates 2019-2023
| Graduation Year | Entering/Graduating Students | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40/38 | 95% |
| 2022 | 42/41 | 98% |
| 2021 | 40/40 | 100% |
| 2020 | 40/39 | 98% |
| 2019 | 37/37 | 100% |
| Total | 199/195 | 98% |
The occupational therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
301.652.2682
www.acoteonline.org
Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online at: https://www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance
ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs satisfy the states’ educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Students graduating from an ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational program are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification exam and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the AOTA State Licensure webpage.
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Program Cost of Attendance
| Current Cost | MOT Program 2024 Fall Semester | MOT Program 2024 Spring Semester | MOT Program 2025-2026 Academic Year | Total Cost of Program (24-month program) |
| Tuition | $7,215 | $7,215 | $14,430 | $28,860 |
| Student Fees | $2,605 | $2,605 | $5,310 | $10,420 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,235 | $1,235 | 0 | $2,470 |
| Loan Fees | $110 | $110 | $220 | $440 |
| Total | $42,190 |
*Out-of-state total is calculated by adding all the fees included in the in-state total plus an out-of-state tuition differential. Tuition and student fees may increase yearly.
According to FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), cost of attendance is defined as total amount of attending the program, which includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees as well as fees associated with distance education.
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program Cost of Attendance
| Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $12,654 | $12,654 | $25,308 |
| Student Fees* | $2,505 | $2,505 | $5,010 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,235 | $1,235 | $2,470 |
| Loan Fees | $110 | $110 | $220 |
| Year One Total | $16,504 | $16,504 | $33,008 |
| Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $12,654 | $12,654 | $25,308 |
| Student Fees* | $2,505 | $2,505 | $5,010 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,25 | $1,25 | $250 |
| Loan Fees | $110 | $110 | $220 |
| Year Two Total | $15,394 | $15,394 | $30,788 |
| Fall 2027 | Spring 2028 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $12,654 | $12,654 | $25,308 |
| Student Fees* | $2,505 | $2,505 | $5,010 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $100 | $800 |
| Loan Fees | $110 | $110 | $110 |
| Year Three Total | $15,969 | $15,369 | $31,228 |
Total OTD Cost of Attendance: $95,024
* Out-of-state total is calculated by adding all the fees included in the in-state total plus an out-of-state tuition differential. Tuition and student fees may increase yearly.
According to FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), cost of attendance is defined as total amount of attending the program, which includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees as well as fees associated with distance education.
