Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Bridge Program

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Bridge Program at Keiser University is designed to educate health care providers with COTA credentials to build upon their existing professional experience. In the course of completing the MSOT graduate degree, students in the program will develop managerial, program assessment, and client evaluation skills while expanding their leadership roles in the field of occupational therapy.

Keiser University's Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy will include instructional delivery methods that are both campus-based and hybrid. The program integrates didactic, face-to-face, and clinical experiences to prepare students to achieve success on the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam, and to function as a generalist occupational therapist within the profession.

Candidates for admission to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Bridge Program are required to hold an Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from an institution accredited by a USDE-recognized agency. Candidates must achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) with no grade less than C for all pre-requisite/co-requisite courses. Note: An Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant degree is expected to contain 83 semester credit hours. Candidates who enter with an Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant degree with less than 83 semester credit hours will be required to complete elective courses to bring the total to 83 semester credit hours. A Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health will be awarded after completion of 120 undergraduate semester credit hours. Candidates are required to have a minimum of one (1) year of recent, professional experience working as a licensed occupational therapy assistant and an active unrestricted Professional OTA license. An admission decision is based on a combination of a student’s academic performance, previous clinical experience as a licensed occupational therapy assistant, three letters of recommendation to include: Two (2) from healthcare supervisors and one (1) from an OTA faculty member, a letter of intent, and an interview with MSOT faculty. Please note: An interview is not granted to all applicants. Applicants are required to have a clear criminal background check and drug screen.

TOEFL: A minimum score of 500 on a paper-based examination, 173 on a computer-based examination; or 61 on an internet-based score (iBT). Speaking English test scores is recommended. IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.0. Speaking English test scores is recommended. DET (The Duolingo English Test): A minimum score of 95.