Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Prospective students may apply for admission to the post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program throughout the year. Classes start every January and September. 

Bachelor’s to post-professional OTD: A student with a Bachelor’s degree in OT will be required to take 54 credits to earn their OTD degree.

Requirements: 

• Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in OT
• Hold a current Occupational Therapy license
• Have at least one (1) year of full-time practice experience  

Master's to post-professional OTD: A student with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree will be required to take 36 credits in order to earn their OTD degree.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a bachelor's and master's degree
• Hold a current Occupational Therapy license
• Have at least one (1) year of full-time experience

Alumni of Bay Path University’s MOT programs may transfer up to two courses (OTP509 & OTP513 OR OTB508 & OTB533) into the OTD program. Grades earned must be B+ or higher. Contact Anastasia Spremulli for more information.

All documentation including recommendation forms and official transcripts may be mailed or emailed directly to Bay Path University Office of Graduate Admissions:

1. A completed application - Apply Now!
2. All official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred, the Master level program with no grades below a C)
3. An original essay of at least 250 words on the topic: "Why the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate is important to my personal and professional goals"
4. A writing sample in APA format (a minimum of 1 page with references)
5. Two recommendations (at least 1 from a supervisor or former professor) - Download the form here
6. A resume/curriculum vitae 
7. A copy of your NBCOT certificate or state license 
8. Students for whom English is not their primary language must take either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the Internet-Based version (iBT) with the following minimum scores:  Writing: 22; Speaking 22; Reading 25; and Listening 21
9. An interview with the program director

All required documents must be received prior to the application deadline.

By Mail:
Bay Path University
Office of Graduate Admissions
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106

By Email:
otgraduate@baypath.edu

Please visit the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program page to learn about curriculum, faculty, program options, and more!