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Supporting recovery. Improving quality of life.

With a sought-after degree in occupational therapy, you can help patients attain a better quality of life with the power to increase independence, enhance development, provide compensatory strategies, and minimize impairments. As a student, you’ll work with the latest technology and adaptive equipment available with a focus on helping people with a physical, sensory, or cognitive disability be as independent as possible in all areas of their lives. And with wide-ranging clinical opportunities, you’ll gain hands-on experience with real patients and members of the community, so you can begin your career with confidence. We develop compassionate occupational therapists who are prepared for a dynamic career in a growing field and dedicated to improving the lives of clients of all ages.

  • A Field of Growth

    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for occupational therapists is expected to grow at a much faster rate than many other occupations, with a potential 24% increase in jobs needed by 2026.

  • Accelerated Programs

    The BS/MS pathways in occupational therapy at MCPHS offer students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years instead of the traditional six.
     

  • Integrated Clinical Rotations

    Fieldwork placements in hospitals, clinics, schools, and community-based settings provide students with rich, real-world experience.

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Explore what makes this field unique at MCPHS.

Douglas Simmons PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Director of the Occupational Therapy program.

"At MCPHS, students learn the skills of occupational therapy in labs that reflect community clinical environments, from the sensory processing pediatric laboratory, adult functional living laboratory, to the trunk and upper extremity laboratory. When our students enter practice, they are immersed in a typical practice settings due to the unique design of our occupational therapy department."
— Douglas Simmons PhD, OTR/L, FAOT, Professor and Program Director ‑ Occupational Therapy
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Nick Gilbert OT ’18

“What excites me most about my future as an occupational therapist is having the opportunity to help individuals return to their normal lives after injury or illness and being able to help someone through a rough period in their life."
— Nick Gilbert OT ’18
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Kendra Roby MSOT '18

Make an impact, beginning your first semester

At MCPHS, your education experience expands well past the walls of the classroom. Starting your first semester, you’ll work hands-on in state-of-the-art labs, perfecting the skills you need to help patients regain independence and enjoy the activities most meaningful to them.

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Meet the Faculty

At MCPHS you'll find passionate and engaged educators who are leaders in the field of Occupational Therapy.
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