Occupational Science Ph.D.

Towson University, Towson, United States

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15 Jun, 2026Application Deadline

Jan, May, AugStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This program may be completed 100% online and is designed for occupational therapists with a master’s degree or select non-occupational therapists with a master’s degree in a social science-related field. Applicants must have demonstrated success in post-graduate education, research, and/or employment experiences that specifically align with faculty research in occupational science.

TU's occupational science doctoral program prepares you to engage in the creation of knowledge regarding the complexity of humans as they participate in their daily lives. The program focuses on the depth and breadth of participation across contexts and in relation to well-being of individuals, communities, and society.

This doctoral program is designed for the working professional and offers:

part-time or full-time course offerings
ability to take classes in a traditional, onsite or online format
a community of scholars engaged in occupation-based research across the lifespan

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

part-time or full-time course offerings
ability to take classes in a traditional, onsite or online format
a community of scholars engaged in occupation-based research across the lifespan

Admission Requirements

GPA

3.25+

TOEFL

100+

IELTS

No GRE scores are required.
A master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an overall GPA of 3.25 in graduate course work. Students are eligible to request conditional admission with an overall GPA of 3.00.
Completion of the following prerequisite course:
OCTH 609 Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis in Occupation based practice (or comparable graduate level Research Methods course)
For applicants who are an Occupational Therapy (OT) provider, a degree or certificate in occupational therapy from a professional occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education or by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists is required.
Select non-occupational therapists with a master’s degree in a relevant social-science field and demonstrated success in post-graduate education, research, or employment experiences that specifically align with faculty research in occupational science, may be admitted. These students must take OSC 891 during their first semester enrolled.
Interview by the doctoral admissions committee.

Application Deadline

15 Jun 2026

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

May

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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Towson University, Towson, United States

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