About Ms In Occupational Therapy (entry-level Degree) in University of Illinois At Chicago

The Department of Occupational Therapy offers a Master of Science (MS) degree for students who have a bachelor’s degree in another subject. This course-only program prepares students to be eligible for a national certification examination and for practice as an occupational therapist.

The MS program has an option for students to apply to co-enroll in the MS program and the post-professional OTD program. The post-professional OTD is completed after completing the MS, and students can earn both degrees in about three years if full-time. 

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must meet the following program requirements:

• Baccalaureate Field: All applicants must have had the following background course work: mathematics through the level of calculus covering integration and differentiation, and statistics through regression analysis.
• Grade Point Average: At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate studies. 
• Tests Required: GMAT or GRE took within five years of entry into the program.
• Letters of Recommendation 
• Personal Statement 
• Resume or CV 

English language requirements 

• IELTS :  6.5
• TOEFL IBT:  80
• PTE: 54

University of Illinois Cost of Attendance

The table below shows the approximate cost of studying at the institute for overseas students. The expenses may vary depending on the individual's needs. For the school year 2020-21, the table below is for Undergraduates.