Program Overview
The Occupational Therapy at University of New England Maine is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Occupational Therapy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 35,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 35,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Occupational Therapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations in OT
- Clinical Kinesiology & Anatomy
- Biopsychosocial Dimensions of Older Adults
- OT Intervention w/ Older Adults
- Communication, Culture & Group Process
- Biopsychosocial Dimensions of Mental Health & Wellness
- OT Interventions in Mental Health & Wellness
- Biopsychosocial Dimensions of Adults: Adult Neurological and Orthopedic \xa0Rehabilitation
- Occupational Analysis
- Applied Upper Extremity Interventions
- Integrative Practice w/Adults
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Successful completion of a Bachelor\xc2\x92s Degree, in any major, from a US regionally accredited institution, prior to the start of classes in May
- Successful completion of all prerequisite courses (listed above) with a "C" or better ("C-" grades are not acceptable)
- Have earned and maintained a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 as calculated by OTCAS
- Have a cumulative prerequisite GPA of 3.0 as calculated by UNE using the highest grade received for repeated courses
- Courses in Medical terminology, college level Chemistry or Physics, and Introduction to Occupational Therapy are\xc2\xa0highly recommended
- Completion of volunteer or work experience in a health or human service related setting is\xc2\xa0highly recommended
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 35,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 35,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 35,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 35,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of New England Maine directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of New England Maine
University of New England Maine
Biddeford, United States
The University of New England (UNE) is a private research university in Biddeford, Maine, United States. The university has additional campuses in Portland, Maine, and Tangier, Morocco. It traces...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months