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Master of Occupational Therapy

INTO Group - Saint Louis University

USA,Missouri

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 21,710/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 65

Application Fee

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USA, Missouri

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1818

Total Students: 12,546 +

Int. Students: 995 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103, United States

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Master of Occupational Therapy

Program Overview

Saint Louis University's occupational science and occupational therapy program offers a five-year, freshman-entry master’s program. Students earn a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Science (B.S.O.S.) degree after the completion of four years, including one summer, and then a Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.) degree after successful completion of an additional post-baccalaureate year. Students may also enter the program as transfer students or as post-baccalaureates. The occupational science and occupational therapy program has a focus on interprofessional care and occupational justice.

Occupational therapists work with people of all ages across the entire lifespan to improve the quality of their everyday lives and allow people to live life to its fullest. For an occupational therapist, this means focusing on a person’s “occupations,” including anything a person wants, needs or has to do. Occupational therapists practice in a variety of settings, ranging from the traditional (schools, hospitals, home health, skilled nursing facilities, etc.) to the non-traditional (prisons, homeless shelters, primary care clinics, etc.). Occupational therapists partner with the client to plan interventions that promote health, focusing on activities that are important and meaningful to the individual or the community.

The post-professional doctorate program (O.T.D.) is available for individuals with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy interested in continuing their education.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 65

Tuition Fee

CAD 21,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in INTO Group - Saint Louis University

CAD 15,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 54.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career
Upon completion of an accredited educational program and earning a master’s degree or entry-level clinical doctorate degree in occupational therapy, graduates are required to successfully pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination. After successfully passing the exam, students will receive the designation of OTR: occupational therapist, registered

In most states, practitioners must hold a current license or limited permit in order to work. Typically, therapists must fulfill continuing education requirements in order to maintain certification and/or licensure.

Employment of occupational therapists is expected to increase by 18% between 2018 and 2028, much faster than the average occupation according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

About half of occupational therapists work in offices of occupational therapy or in hospitals. Others work in schools, nursing homes and home health services. Additional opportunities include consultation to industry, community settings, teaching and research. The salary of an occupational therapist varies based upon geographic location, years of experience and type of employment. The 2019 median annual salary for an occupational therapist was $84,950, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Undergraduate scholarships: SLU merit-based scholarship Catholic/Jesuit High School Scholarship Gaokao Scholarship Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Transfer: merit-based scholarship Presidential Scholarship International Year One Scholarship Graduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship Global Graduate, Direct Entry Programs Scholarship Public Health Service Award	Undergraduate scholarships: SLU merit-based scholarship • No scholarship application required; qualified applicants are automatically considered. • Based on academic qualifications. • Fully admitted to SLU as an international undergraduate student. • Renewable, successful academic progress and maintenance of a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required (may vary by award). • Qualified applicants automatically considered; no application required. Catholic/Jesuit High School Scholarship • Automatically awarded to freshman applicants from a Jesuit or Catholic high school. • Academic English + International Year One; International Year One, Academic English + Undergraduate Transfer Program; Undergraduate Transfer Program (with less than 24 transferable credits) and Direct Entry student plans are eligible. • Can be combined with IYO and Direct Entry Merit-Based awards • Maintenance of the required 2.0 GPA. • Jesuit High School Award and Catholic High School Award are mutually exclusive. Students are not eligible to receive both. Gaokao Scholarship • An overall GaoKao score placing the student above the undergraduate enrollment threshold. • A score of 125/150 for English. • Directly admissible to the program of study. • Speaking proficiency equivalent to a CEFR score of B2+ based on required video interview conducted by Saint Louis University faculty. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Applicable to full-time Direct Entry and Direct Entry transfer enrollments. • Freshman students: cumulative high school GPA of 3.25 or higher. • Transfer students: completion of at least 24 credit hours of transferable college coursework by the end of the spring term. • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, as calculated by Saint Louis University. • Can be combined with SLU merit or SLU grant awards. • Application deadline: February 1. Transfer: merit-based scholarship • No scholarship application is required; qualified applicants are automatically considered. • Based on academic qualifications. • Applicable to Undergraduate Transfer Program* or full-time Direct Entry transfer enrollments. • Minimum GPA of 2.8+, with 24+ transferable credits of undergraduate level coursework. • Renewable as long as student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 2.0+ Presidential Scholarship • 3.85+ GPA; ACT/SAT scores not required. • Separate application required. • Application deadline: December 1. International Year One Scholarship • CHINA: contact your INTO regional representative; interview may be required. • Award applies only to INTO SLU International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program portion of study plan. • Awarded amount continues at progression. • Academic English + International Year One; International Year One, Academic English + Undergraduate Transfer Program; and Undergraduate Transfer Program student plans are eligible. (Undergraduate Transfer Program: students with less than 24 transferrable credit hours are eligible.) Graduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship • Applicable to Graduate Pathway program enrollments. • Award amounts by region: •$4,000 (1-semester); $8,000 (2-semester) - East Asia •Up to $4,000 (1-semester); up to $8,000 (2-semester) - China •$7,000 (1-semester); $14,000 (2-semester) - Other regions Global Graduate, Direct Entry Programs Scholarship •Admission into a qualifying graduate degree program [eligible graduate programs: Analytics, Applied Financial Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Business Administration (MBA), Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering (all specialties), Information Systems, Master of Public Health (MPH), Professional Studies, Project Management, Supply Chain Management.] • Awarded at time of Direct Entry or Graduate Pathway admission. • Global Graduate Scholarships can be combined with INTO SLU Graduate Pathway Scholarships. Public Health Service Award • Direct Entry admission to master's programs in College for Public Health and Social Justice. • Selection based on applicant essay and/or experience related to public health and medical professions.	Undergraduate scholarships: SLU merit-based scholarship-$39,000 ($10,000-$39,000 per year ($50,000-$195,000 in total)) Catholic/Jesuit High School Scholarship-$5,000 ($4,000 or $5,000 per year ($20,000 or $25,000 in total)) Gaokao Scholarship-$14,000 ($10,000-$14,000 per year ($50,000-$70,000 in total)) Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship-Up to $24,000 per year (Varies) Transfer: merit-based scholarship-$22,000 ($14,000-$22,000 per year) Presidential Scholarship-$57,430 (Up to full tuition) International Year One Scholarship-$20,000 (Up to $10,000 - $20,000 per year*) Graduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship-$14,000 (Up to $14,000) Global Graduate, Direct Entry Programs Scholarship-Up to $10,000 Public Health Service Award-$5,000-$10,000

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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