Save time and money as you earn two degrees in just six years. With your master’s in occupational therapy from New York Tech, you’ll learn to use technology and holistic care to help people participate in all aspects of their lives through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.
Why Study Life Sciences and Earn an M.S. in Occupational Therapy at New York Tech?
Explore how technology can advance the healthcare field through hands-on learning. Design and construct adaptive devices and equipment utilizing 3-D printers; use immersive and augmented virtual reality; learn about new power wheelchairs with state-of-the-art demonstrations from wheelchair users and vendors; and work with our brand-new driver simulator to learn how to assess people with disabilities’ readiness to return to operating vehicles.
Gain critical real-world experience throughout, whether traveling abroad to meet with practitioners from places like Morocco and Costa Rica or working in underrepresented communities with vulnerable populations right here at home. You’ll also be able to take advantage of various internship opportunities at leading organizations such as Northwell Health, the New York City Department of Education, and United Cerebral Palsy.
Upon graduation, you’ll have earned two degrees in a shortened time and will be prepared for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Examination. You’ll be ready to help patients live their fullest and most complete lives by assisting them in recovering from injury, overcoming disabilities, and living independently.
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What You’ll Learn
Spend three years studying how living organisms function, survive, adapt, and evolve, then apply to transition to the M.S. in Occupational Therapy program. For three years, you’ll participate in faculty-led research, explore the latest technologies and healing methodologies, and gain real-world experience while giving back to society through service-learning opportunities.
Spend your summer in an intensive research environment, gaining valuable experience and connections at prestigious universities, research centers, and government laboratories across the country. Many opportunities are paid.
Prepare for clinical practice with our state-of-the-art 3-D interactive dissection table, high-tech patient simulation center, dedicated teaching and biomedical labs, and other facilities.
Your training includes 24 weeks of full-time clinical work, where you’ll serve under the supervision of experienced practitioners as you develop your skills in patient care.
New York Tech’s Center for Global Health (CGH) is dedicated to developing healthcare professionals who are empathetic leaders and change agents, ready to tackle the global burden of disease and health disparities at home and abroad.
Join in faculty research to enhance your learning and build valuable experience. Our M.S. students aim to help individuals with Parkinson’s Disease sleep better, examine the effects of cold exposure on cognition, and explore the potential of virtual environments for learning and therapy.
Prepare for a clinical and scholarly career in occupational therapy by participating in cross-disciplinary research in areas such as hand therapy, pediatrics, concussion therapy, physical rehabilitation, and sports and fitness, as well as an in-depth doctoral capstone project.
Stats & Rankings
#15
Regional Universities (North)
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
98%
NBCOT Licensure Pass Rate, 2022
#2
For student diversity among regional universities in the North
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings, 2022
Career & Salary Outlook
Build a career helping patients maximize their independence, prevent further disability, and maintain lifelong health.
Job Growth
Employment of occupational therapists is projected to grow 12 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. (BLS)
Employers & Internships
Henry Street Settlement
Kessler Rehabilitation Institute
NYC Department of Education
Northwell Health
Rusk Rehabilitation/NYU Langone
St. Charles Rehabilitation
Career Options
Occupational Therapist
Clinic Director
Health Specialties College Instructor
Rehabilitation Specialist/Manager
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Salary Projections
The median annual wage for occupational therapists was $96,370 in May 2023. (BLS)
Program Details
Learn more about the Life Sciences, B.S./Occupational Therapy, M.S. program, including admission requirements, how to apply, and scholarship/funding opportunities.
The Life Sciences B.S./Occupational Therapy, M.S. includes three years of pre-professional courses, two-and-a-half years of professional coursework, and 24 weeks (six months) of clinical/fieldwork experience. To advance to the graduate phase, you must submit an application and meet certain requirements, including having a 3.0 overall GPA and at least 50 volunteer hours under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
The Life Sciences, B.S. degree will be conferred upon successful completion of the first year in the Occupational Therapy, M.S. program.
Students interested in the B.S.-to-M.S. Occupational Therapy program will undergo a two-part application process.
First, you’ll need to fulfill the initial requirements to enter the program as an incoming undergraduate, including:
Minimum combined SAT score of 980 (critical reading and math only) and 1100 or ACT of 18
Minimum high school average of 80
100 hours of volunteer or paid experience under the direct supervision of an occupational therapist
Competence in written and spoken English and computer skills (preparation of documents, spreadsheets, graphs, databases, research and presentations)
Preference is given to applicants with a three- to four-year sequence in high school math and science Regents courses
Then, as you progress through the course sequence, you’ll apply for admission to the second, professional stage. Decisions are based on course grades for your prerequisites.
New York Tech offers several scholarships recognizing your academic achievements and potential. Most awards are renewable if you continue to meet eligibility requirements, making a significant difference in your total cost of attendance. Occupational therapy students are also eligible to apply to the targeted Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Scholarship Program offered through New York City’s Teach NYC program.
The [New York Tech] campus is beautiful, and everyone was so welcoming. Small classes allowed me to form strong connections with professors and peers. It’s a great atmosphere for students; everyone helps each other to succeed.
