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Gwynedd Mercy University MSOT Program

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Program length
2 years (5 academic terms + 1 fieldwork term)
Credits
77
Format
On-campus (in-person)
Start term
Summer (June)
Source quote
“Program begins June 1, 2027 Program length Two years (5 academic terms and 1 fieldwork term) Format In-person ... 77 credit 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
1-24%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2019/2020
Next ACOTE on-site review
2026/2027
Address
1325 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

86% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 84.7% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
94%81%78%90%86%

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
20 hours 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.

Gwynedd Mercy University MSOT Program: FAQ

How long is Gwynedd Mercy University’s MSOT program?

2 years (5 academic terms + 1 fieldwork term), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for Gwynedd Mercy University’s MSOT program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). GRE: not required. Observation hours: 20 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Gwynedd Mercy University’s NBCOT pass rate?

86% 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 Gwynedd Mercy University’s MSOT 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 Pennsylvania

$98,440median annual pay
$69,120–$128,79010th–90th percentile
6,560occupational therapists employed

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

Licensing in Pennsylvania is handled by the Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure. How to get licensed in Pennsylvania →

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