At a Glance
The MS in Occupational Therapy program at Pitt offers students the opportunity to personalize their plan of study to meet their professional goals, whether they are related to clinical practice or research.
The University of Pittsburgh remained in the top 2% of schools worldwide in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities (2026) ranking.
Application
Start Term
Fall term (August)
Application Opens
September 15, 2026
Application Closes
May 1, 2027
Commitment
and Credits
Duration
Clinical Plan of Study: 9 months
(2 terms)
Research Plan of Study: 9 months
(2 terms)
Commitment
Credits
30
Degree
Type of Degree
This is a post-professional degree for students that have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in occupational therapy.
There are two different plans of study available: clinical and research.
Format(s)
Applied Skills
The program offers clinical and research preceptorships.