Occupational Therapy Degrees

Entry-level OTMaster’s degree

Bachelor of Science in Health Science to Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)

Awards: Master of Occupational Therapy

Saint Joseph's University · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Pathway
Entry-level occupational therapist education
Coursework
On campusCampus attendance not confirmed
Duration
5.5 years (full time)Full time
Tuition
Not published

Entry-level occupational therapist education

Programs intended to prepare students for initial entry into the occupational therapy profession (entry-level MOT/MSOT/OTD and combined routes that end in one).

Formally named OT pathway within a broader award

A broader degree with a formally named pre-OT or OT track, major or concentration. The full official title is shown. Evidence on the official page: Combined bachelor-to-professional route; the professional phase prepares for entry-level OT study.

About this program

Accelerated combined program with a 3-year pre-professional phase leading to a BS in Health Science, then a 2.5-year MOT phase if progression standards are met.

School and department
Saint Joseph's University

Award and pathway

Exact official award
Master of Occupational Therapy
Browsing category
Master’s degree · MOT
Professional pathway
Entry-level occupational therapist education
Award status
Credit-bearing academic awardAwarded by a degree-granting institution.
Awarding institution
Saint Joseph's University

Combined program: awards and phases

One program with more than one award. It is counted once, and the professional phase is identified.

  1. Bachelor of Science in Health ScienceBachelor’s degree · Pre-professional phase
  2. Master of Occupational TherapyMaster’s degree · Professional phase

Accreditation

As recorded by the accreditor, with the exact program and locations covered. A degree alone does not grant a license, and admission does not guarantee certification eligibility.

No accreditation record for this program has been confirmed. Check ACOTE’s directory and ask the program.

Accreditation, NBCOT certification and state licensure explained

Delivery, attendance and in-person requirements

Online coursework does not mean no in-person activity. Coursework delivery, campus attendance and practical requirements are separate facts.

Coursework delivery
On campusCoursework is taught at the listed campus.
Campus attendance
Campus attendance not confirmed
Study intensity
Full time

In-person requirements

In-person requirements (labs, fieldwork, capstone, placements) are not published on the pages we checked. Ask the program before assuming any part is remote.

Placement arrangement
Placement arrangement not confirmed
Fieldwork locations
Not confirmed. We do not assume local placements.

Where: four different places

Institution headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Teaching campus
Saint Joseph's University
Fieldwork location
Not confirmed

Duration and credits

Duration
5.5 years (full time)
Credits
209 credits

Admissions

Prior study
Not published
Prior professional credential
Not stated
Minimum GPA
Not published
Observation hours
Not published
Admission tests
Not published
Application route
Not confirmed
International applicants
Not confirmed

Costs

US dollars as the school publishes them. Each fee keeps its basis (per credit, per term, per year, whole program), academic year and student category, and is never converted or added up for you.

Tuition is not published on the pages we checked. That does not mean the program is free: ask the school for current tuition, fees and other mandatory costs.

Sources and verification

Not published on the program’s source pages: tuition, application deadline.

Sources and how this was checked

Last checked 3 November 2026. Each fact carries a verbatim quote that is re-checked against the live page. Research methodology.

Sources (checked 3 November 2026)

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