Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Studies and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (BS/MSOT)

    Combining a liberal arts and professional education, the five-year, combined BS/MSOT program leads to the Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Studies after the fourth year and the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy after five years of coursework and a minimum of 24 weeks of supervised fieldwork.

    The student is then eligible to apply to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) National Certification Examination.

    Successful completion of the NBCOT examination qualifies the graduate to enter practice as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR).

    We encourage applicants (especially those who are unsure if they want to study occupational therapy or what occupational therapy is) to observe or shadow an occupational therapist.  Applicants can arrange an observation by contacting the Occupational Therapy Dept at a local facility.  Observations in a population in which you are interested would be helpful (if you are interested in children, try a school setting).  If possible, applicants should chat with the occupational therapist to find how what they do. 

    • For questions about the BS/MSOT program, please contact Heather Nicholson, Academic Counselor at Boston University Sargent College (nichol@bu.edu, 617-353-7478) or BU Undergraduate Admissions Office (admissions@bu.edu, 617-353-2336).