Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission into Binghamton’s online Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, applicants must:

• Hold a master’s degree
• U.S. applicants must have graduated from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program
• International applicants must have graduated from a World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) approved occupational therapy program
• Applicants must satisfy the general conditions and procedures for admission to Binghamton University’s Graduate School.
  • There are two exceptions to Binghamton University’s Graduate School requirements referenced above:
    • GRE scores are not required for this program.
    • The online PP-OTD program requires an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher to enter and a 3.0 GPA to graduate.

To apply to the program, the following is required: 

• Submission of the online application
• Submission of academic transcripts from each college or university attended
• A personal statement not to exceed 1,000 words or four double-spaced pages that address the applicant’s talents, experiences and proposed professional goals that align with the completion of a capstone project that qualifies for acceptance to a graduate program at Binghamton University
• Résumé or curriculum vitae
• Two letters of recommendation
• Virtual interview with members of the OTD Admissions Committee may be required

International students must also submit the following once approved for admission:

• International Student Financial Statement (ISFS) form to certify that the applicant has enough funds for all tuition, fees, and personal expenses for at least one year of graduate study at Binghamton University.
• Supporting financial documentation that shows the applicant has enough funds for 1 year of graduate study. Most often, this means including official bank statements or official scholarship or sponsorship letters from agencies or governments.
• Proof of English proficiency (including TOEFL, IELTS and PTE Academic scores). The TOEFL, IELTS and PTE Academic scores help demonstrate your proficiency in English at the college level.
  • TOEFL: The Graduate School requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based test.
  • IELTS: The Graduate School requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no band below 5.0.
  • PTE Academic: The Graduate School requires a minimum PTE Academic score of 53.

Program Requirements

Additional Information About the Program

For more information on the PP-OTD program, please refer to the Division of Occupational Therapy website. To apply to the PP-OTD program, please visit the University Admissions website.