Pre-OT to Occupational Therapy 3+2 Program

Earn your Bachelor of Science with a major in Occupational Studies and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in only five years.

Fast Track Your Occupational Therapy Career

Now you can become a working occupational therapist in as little as five years through the Accelerated Occupational Studies/Master of Science in Occupational Therapy 3+2. This accelerated M.S.O.T. pathway at UNE combines a bachelor of science with a master of science degree, saving you both time and money. This accelerated program will fully prepare you to begin a rewarding career in Occupational Therapy and help others experience the transformative power of everyday activities. 

As a successful student in the 3+2 model, you will earn a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Studies after year four of the program, and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (M.S.O.T.) after year five of the program.

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Studies

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In this accelerated pathway, you’ll study for three years on UNE’s coastal Biddeford campus with your undergraduate Occupational Studies cohort. In year four, you’ll begin earning credits towards your master’s while completing your B.S.

UNE’s Occupational Studies program will teach you how to work with a range of individuals to assess their wellness and guide them toward healthier lives. Combining health sciences, wellness promotion, and human occupation, this major is a perfect foundation for your graduate OT degree.

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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

An Occupational Therapy student wearing blue scrubs assists a patient wearing a neck brace with a foot sling

UNE’s M.S.O.T. degree program will prepare you in client-centered critical thinking and clinical excellence for a fulfilling and successful occupational therapy practice.

Learn to meet the needs of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in state-of-the-art facilities on our Portland, Maine, campus. You can also practice exciting fieldwork in locations across the country. Our leading faculty, who are engaged in important occupational therapy research, will teach you everything you need to know to excel in this rapidly growing field.

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Why UNE for Your Occupational Therapy Education

  • The 3+2 pathway removes one year from your undergraduate-to-graduate OT education, saving you time and money.
  • This accelerated process allows you to begin your career earlier.
  • UNE OT students have a track record of success: The licensure exam pass rate is 98.5% for UNE M.S.O.T. grads (2020–2023).
  • Within your 3+2 cohort, you’ll build connections and community with others who share your passion for OT. 
  • As part of the Occupational Studies curriculum, you’ll study on our beautiful coastal campus in Biddeford, Main