Occupational Therapy
As an occupational therapist, you have the opportunity to help people of all ages who have physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges.
Help Patients Increase their Quality of Life
Pursuing Occupational Therapy at MCPHS
- Innovative training and immersive clinical opportunities prepare you with the essential knowledge and skills to advance as an occupational therapist.
- Varied clinical experiences give you both the practical experience and the confidence to excel in the field.
- Graduate into a broad field of opportunity at hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, medical offices, private homes or work in public policy, healthcare administration, research, or academia.
Inside the MCPHS Occupational Therapy Experience
Stats & Facts
23,000
job opportunities anticipated(U.S. News & World Report)
$86,280
median salaryfor occupational therapists 2022
(U.S. News & World Report)
News & Features
Keep up with the latest news from the MCPHS School of Occupational Therapy.
Pathways to a Career in Occupational Therapy
A graduate degree is necessary for a career in occupational therapy. At MCPHS, we offer both a master’s degree and accelerated undergraduate to graduate options.
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Two-year, full-time program at the Manchester and Worcester campuses.
Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology — Occupational Therapy Pathway (BS/MSOT)
Five-year, full-time program at the Boston campus.
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences — Occupational Therapy Pathway (BS/MSOT)
Five-year, full-time program at the Boston campus.
Bachelor of Science in Public Health — Occupational Therapy Pathway (BS/MSOT)
Five-year, full-time program at the Boston campus.