Program Description

The UAB Department of Occupational Therapy program is 23rd in the nation as ranked by U.S. News and World Report in the most recent "Best Graduate Schools" edition. Our graduates consistently post board pass rates above the national average and become experts and leaders in the field of occupational therapy.

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and our graduates are eligible to sit for the occupational therapist certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy© (NBCOT). Because our OTD program is fully accredited, the ACOTE has changed the status of our MSOT program to "accreditation-inactive" as of April 2, 2022. They have granted a one-year extension allowing our final cohort to graduate.The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree program is designed to lead to a professional licensure in Occupational Therapy. While there is a national professional exam, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination, associated with the occupational therapy licensure, specific licensure requirements still vary from state to state. UAB is working to develop an online, publicly-accessible database to assist in providing this state-by-state information. 

Admission Requirements

• Successful applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5

Remarks:

• Indian Students-3 Years bachelor's degree acceptable only from NAAC A accredited university with 1st division
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $39,718.