Marquette’s entry-level clinical occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program is a three-year, nine-semester professional course of study designed to train and educate future occupational therapists on the foundational techniques and introduce emerging therapies to engage patients in regaining their independence.
The missions of the university and College of Health Sciences are integral components of the OTD curriculum and support our desire to nurture graduates who will be discerning agents for change as professionals in practice.
The knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities necessary for valued occupational therapy practice
A solid understanding of self as a professional
Committed to lifelong self-development in the service of others
Imaginative, with the capacity to reflect on and process information for sound critical thinking toward action
Marquette's Occupational Therapy Doctorate program offers multiple pathways to a degree, including the traditional post-baccalaureate as well as a 3+3 direct admit, accelerated degree program for incoming freshmen. Complete your application now to begin your career in this growing field!
Post-baccalaureate students looking to pursue a doctorate in occupational therapy must apply by June 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Virtual Open House
Join us for a future Virtual Open House on December 3rd from 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST. Applicants interested in learning about the Marquette OTD Program will enjoy a brief presentation about our curriculum and admissions process. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a Q & A with our esteemed faculty. Please find the Teams link below to join the open house!
For complete tuition pricing, please click here. This will display Marquette Central's Cost of Attendance page. Tuition pricing is always up to date and current. Tuition costs are dependent on board review.
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The Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE's telephone number is (301) 652-6611 and its web address is
Graduates of our program perform extremely well on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) compared with national averages and virtually all other programs. You can view our program's outcomes by visiting:
For general inquiries, please email marquetteot@marquette.edu Learn more about the Occupational Therapy program.
