Entry-level master's
Biola University MSOT Program
M.S. in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · La Mirada, California Preaccreditation
From the program’s website
- Degree
- M.S. in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
- Program length
- 2 years (6 trimesters)
- Format
- Hybrid (online + monthly on-campus labs)
Source quote
“designed to be completed in two years of full-time study across six continuous trimesters ... online coursework and monthly on-campus labs”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Preaccreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level master's
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2026/2027
- Address
- 13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90639
A new program that has passed ACOTE’s preaccreditation review and is working toward full accreditation.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Admission requirements
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.
Biola University MSOT Program: FAQ
How long is Biola University’s MSOT program?
2 years (6 trimesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Biola University’s MSOT program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 40 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
Is Biola University’s MSOT program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Preaccreditation” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). A new program that has passed ACOTE’s preaccreditation review and is working toward full accreditation.
Pay in California
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in California is handled by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in California →
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