Study Doctorate (O.T.D.) Occupational Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University in the USA, College of Health Professions

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The VCU Occupational Therapy Doctorate program prepares students for entry-level practice. Graduates are equipped with knowledge to be outstanding leaders that utilize a client-centered approach, make decisions based on the best evidence, and create new knowledge and apply that knowledge to practice. The program provides an in-depth exposure to interprofessional and collaborative care and provides opportunities for program and professional development. The entry-level O.T.D. program prepares students to work in a wide range of occupational therapy practice settings as well as emerging areas of practice. Graduates will be eligible to apply for licensure to practice in any state upon successful completion of the national board examination.

Which department am I in?

College of Health Professions

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$29,470.00 per year

Food and housing - 19,724 Annual

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

May 2027

Venue

MCV Campus

1012 East Marshall Street,

Richmond,

Virginia,

23298, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelors degree from an accredited college or universityA preferred minimum grade-point average in all college courses of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 system)Preferred prerequisite minimum grade-point average is 3.25An Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service application including these items:A personal statement (prompted in OTCAS)A “value-added” essay (no more than 1,200 words) Documentation of observation hours in two different settings under the supervision of an occupational therapy practitioner (occupational therapy assistant or occupational therapist). Employment or an internship will count for hours at one settingThree letters of recommendation (One letter from an occupational therapist is preferred, but it is not essential.) 26 credits of prerequisite courses: See OTD prerequisites for specific coursesCourses on kinesiology and medical terminology — strongly recommended, but not required

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