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Belmont University MSOT Bridge Program

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) – Bridge · Nashville, Tennessee Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) – Bridge
Program length
23 months
Format
Hybrid

For OTAs, PTAs, and other allied health professionals or special educators.

Source quote
“Occupational Therapy Bridge Program (MSOT) Advance from OTA, PTA, allied health professional or special educator ... 23-month hybrid program”

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
25-49%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2019/2020
Next ACOTE on-site review
2029/2030
Address
1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212-3757

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

97% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 98.3% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%97%98%100%97%

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) source
GRE
Not required source
Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source
Observation hours
50 hours source
Class size
40 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.

Published program cost

Total
$108,320

Total includes tuition, student fees, textbooks and supplies (excludes travel and hotel).

From the program’s published cost table on belmont.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.

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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.

Belmont University MSOT Bridge Program: FAQ

How long is Belmont University’s MSOT bridge program?

23 months, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for Belmont University’s MSOT bridge program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). GRE: not required. Observation hours: 50 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Belmont University’s NBCOT pass rate?

97% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 98.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Belmont University’s MSOT bridge program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $108,320. Living costs are extra.

Is Belmont University’s MSOT 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 Tennessee

$97,700median annual pay
$68,520–$119,07010th–90th percentile
2,490occupational therapists employed

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

Licensing in Tennessee is handled by the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (Department of Health). How to get licensed in Tennessee →

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