Just Announced: New Hybrid OTD Program

Our nationally-ranked program is making some exciting changes with the addition of a hybrid option, reduction our curriculum by a full semester, and adding rolling admissions.

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Two occupational therapy students at the MUSC College of Health Professions use playtime with toys to improve hand and arm function with a pediatric patient.

Division of Occupational Therapy

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Ranked Occupational Therapy Program by U.S. News & World Report

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Faculty Fellows of the American Occupational Therapy Association

The MUSC Division of Occupational Therapy is among the nation's finest, ranked in the top 10% of occupational therapy programs by U.S. News and World Report. The division offers an entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate in two formats, residential and hybrid, as well as a post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PPOTD) for practicing occupational therapists.

About the Profession

Occupational therapists (OT) are motivated and creative problem solvers who like working with people and translating scientific knowledge into everyday practicalities. They are collaborators who bring about desired change and attainment of meaningful goals.

CARES Therapy Clinic

Occupational therapy student helping a patient while a supervisor looks on.

The student-run CARES Therapy Clinic provides a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on, service-learning experience while providing pro-bono occupational therapy services to patients the Charleston area.

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