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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

    Those who meet prerequisite requirements can choose the full-time, two-year master's program. Undergraduates can choose from three pathways to a combined B.S. plus a masters in Occupational Therapy in five years instead of six.

  • Integrated Clinical Rotations

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

Learn more about the field of Occupational Therapy at MCPHS.

Explore what makes this field unique at MCPHS, and find the right program for you.

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

"At MCPHS, students learn skills in labs that reflect community clinical environments, from the sensory processing pediatric laboratory to the trunk and upper extremity laboratory."

— 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."

— Nick, Occupational Therapy

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OT student working in lab.

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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