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Bay Path University-East Longmeadow Campus MOT Bridge Program

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) · East Longmeadow, Massachusetts Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Program length
2 years (accelerated, incl. 24 weeks fieldwork)
Credits
81
Format
On-campus, full-time
Source quote
“Full-time, on-campus courses held on our East Longmeadow ... Accelerated two-year schedule, including 24 weeks of full-time fieldwork ... (81 credits”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
Entry-level master's
Institution type
Private Nonprofit
Share taught by distance education
50-74%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2021/2022
Next ACOTE on-site review
2031/2032
Address
Phillip H. Ryan Health Science Center, 1 Denslow Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028-3104

Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

78% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 84.7% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
94%87%88%88%78%

Source: NBCOT school performance data, retrieved October 8, 2026. NBCOT counts new graduates who passed during the testing year, regardless of the number of attempts. Compare all programs’ pass rates.

Admission requirements

Minimum GPA
3.0 (cumulative (preferred)) source
GRE
Not required source
Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source

OTCAS 2026–2027: $172 for the first program, $71 for each additional one. OTCAS guide.

Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.

Before you apply

  • Confirm the current application deadline and whether the program uses OTCAS or its own application.
  • Ask for the program’s NBCOT pass rate and graduation rate; ACOTE requires programs to publish them, and NBCOT posts school results on its school performance page.
  • Check prerequisite courses, observation hours and GPA minimums. See OT school prerequisites.
  • Plan for full-time fieldwork (at least 24 weeks of Level II), often away from campus.

Bay Path University-East Longmeadow Campus MOT Bridge Program: FAQ

How long is Bay Path University-East Longmeadow Campus’s MOT bridge program?

2 years (accelerated, incl. 24 weeks fieldwork), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for Bay Path University-East Longmeadow Campus’s MOT bridge program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative (preferred)). GRE: not required. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Bay Path University-East Longmeadow Campus’s NBCOT pass rate?

78% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 84.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is Bay Path University-East Longmeadow Campus’s MOT bridge program accredited?

ACOTE lists it with status “Accredited” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

Pay in Massachusetts

$100,930median annual pay
$73,140–$127,38010th–90th percentile
6,510occupational therapists employed

U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.

Licensing in Massachusetts is handled by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals (Division of Occupational Licensure). How to get licensed in Massachusetts →

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