Combined BS/MSOT Program

The Combined BS/MSOT Program (2+3 Program) is for students who transfer to Jefferson following completion of two years of college at another college or university.

Degrees earned - Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Program length – 3 years full-time.  See Combined BS/MSOT curriculum for scheduling of courses

*Strongly recommend Anatomy & Physiology. Other acceptable science courses include          Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology                    

In addition to meeting all the academic requirements, you must meet all technical standards for the program.  Refer to the online JCHP Catalog for details, http://jefferson.edu/jchp/studentlife/cat.cfm.

Program Description of Combined BS/MSOT program

• An upper division (junior and senior year) full-time program leading to a Combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
• Two years of undergraduate studies, one year of graduate studies
• Transfer in 56 pre-requisite courses
• Pre-requisite requirements can be earned at any accredited college or university.
• Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
• Both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are granted at the completion of the master’s year of study.
• Introduced to specialty practice
• Competitive graduate assistantships available in third year (graduate year)

For more information and application, please contact the Office of Admissions or call 215.503.8890

For information about Criteria for Admissions to Combined BS/MSOT Program

Tuition for 2007-2008

• Undergraduate full-time comprehensive fee: $23,685/year
• Graduate full-time comprehensive fee:  $25,821/year

For financial aid information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 215.955.2867

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