Occupational Therapy OTD - Entry Level

This is a named option within the Occupational Therapy, OTD.

The Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate(OTD) is a three-year, full time program. Our cohort is an intimate 32 studentswhoreceivethe individualizedadvising and support they need to develop into successful clinicians and leaders. The program includes the fundamentals of occupational therapy best practicewith valuesemphasizingthe importance of occupation, cultural responsiveness, ethical practice, interprofessional collaboration,and social justice. Our courses are organized into four main threads:

• Practice - Occupation-centered and evidence-based
• Research - Critical application and participation in clinically relevant research
• Leadership - Respectful advocacy, influence and transformation
• Wellness - Promoting health in self and others

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. You must have completed your undergraduate degree, or similar, before starting graduate school.

A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree. The Graduate School will use your institution’s grading scale. Do not convert your grades to a 4.00 scale.

Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English, must provide an English proficiency test score. TOEFL scores must be submitted electronically via ETS. IELTS scores can be submitted electronically or by paper.  Our office address is: UW-Madison Graduate School, Office of Admissions, 232 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706.  Your score will not be accepted if it is more than two years old from the start of your admission term. Country of citizenship does not exempt applicants from this requirement. Language of instruction at the college or university level and how recent the language instruction was taken are the determining factors in meeting this requirement.

Applicants are exempt if: