Study B.S./M.S. Occupational Therapy at Long Island University - Brooklyn in the USA, School of Health Professions
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B.S./M.S. Occupational Therapy

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What will I learn?

''Occupational therapy maximizes health, well-being, and quality of life for all people, populations, and communities through effective solutions that facilitate participation in everyday living.'' (AOTA Vision 2025) Become an occupational therapist in as few as 5 years with our combined bachelor's / master's degree program in occupational therapy at Long Island University, Brooklyn. As an occupational therapist you'll help individuals regain and build skills that are important for their health, well-being, and daily activities. Occupational therapists are skilled healthcare professionals who work in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and community centers. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages who have various physical, developmental, social and psychological challenges. As an occupational therapist, you’ll help them develop skills to lead independent, and productive lives. If you're interested in a career that is both fulfilling and has opportunities for growth, becoming an occupational therapist might be exactly what you've been looking for.

Which department am I in?

School of Health Professions

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
US$41,874.00 per year
UG Full-Time University Fee - USD $2,116; Graduate Tuition, per credit - $1,435; Full-Time University Fee, per term $1,058

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Long Island University - Brooklyn

1 University Plaza,

Brooklyn,

New York,

11201, Northeast, United States

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
US$41,874.00 per year
UG Full-Time University Fee - USD $2,116; Graduate Tuition, per credit - $1,435; Full-Time University Fee, per term $1,058

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Long Island University - Brooklyn

1 University Plaza,

Brooklyn,

New York,

11201, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students begin their journey to earn a BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy as: A LIU student (Brooklyn or Post), where your success coach will help create an academic plan for you to complete your required prerequisites, and near completion, you'll apply directly to the department and complete the BS/MS OT degree in 3 years. A transfer student, upon completing all required prerequisites, youll apply through the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) at www.otcas.org, and complete the BS/MS OT degree in 3 years. Our program is a 3 professional BS/MS program requiring 122 credits, where students apply after completing undergraduate coursework (60 credits) focused on general education and foundational science courses, followed by three years of professional, clinical and graduate-level coursework in occupational therapy.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Long Island University - Brooklyn

Experiential learning is a core part of teaching at LIU, led by highly experienced faculty who understand the needs of modern industry.

  • More than 150 study programs
  • 1,000 international students representing almost 100 countries
  • Student-faculty ratio of 11:1
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