ENTRY-LEVEL DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM
NKU is in the process of developing an Innovative learning environment focused on Excellence in Occupation-Centered Practice, Collaborative Engagement, Professionalism, and Leadership. Students will experience a cutting-edge curriculum. If you choose NKU, imagine yourself…
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Requirements
Minimum requirements for admission to the NKU OTD program
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Completion of 20 hours of observing occupational therapists in a variety of settings. Submission of GRE results to NKU OTD program. Please click here for an OT observation record form template.
Submission of an application through the Occupational Therapy Centralized Admission System.
An interview with NKU OTD faculty.
Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C and no more than two attempts in each prerequisite course.
Human Anatomy and Physiology with Labs (BIO 208 & 209)
Advanced College Writing (ENG 102)
General Physics with Lab (PHY 211)
Introduction to Psychology (PSY 100)
Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100)
Lifespan Development Psychology (PSY 321)
Abnormal Psychology (PSY 333)
Introduction to Statistics Methods (STA 205 or equivalent)
Medical Terminology (BIO 272)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
101400 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 7125 USD
Application Fee: 40 USD