Entry-level master's
State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University MOT Program
Master's in Occupational Therapy (MOT) · Brooklyn, New York Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master's in Occupational Therapy (MOT)
- Start term
- Fall
Downstate accepts 34–36 students each year.
Source quote
“10 credits (24 weeks, full-time) of Level II fieldwork. Option for additional elective courses in Early Intervention, specialty fieldwork, or independent study Courses begin in the Fall Semester The course of study is comprised of integrated course sequences in: The health sciences Occupational therapy foundations Occupational therapy practice Research ... doctoral degree (PP-OTD) for those licensed occupational therapists who want to continue their education and advance their skills. Annual Admission Cohort Size We accept between 34 and 36 students each year. Program Start Date Yes, starting in 2025, first day of classes will begin on the last Monday of August. Program Length The program is 24 months, full-time pro”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level master's
- Institution type
- Public
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2021/2022
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2031/2032
- Address
- School of Health Professions, 445 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
88% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 95% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 85% | 100% | 97% | 88% |
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
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Published program cost
- Total (in-state)
- $31,000
- Total (out-of-state)
- $65,337
Total includes tuition and fees only, whole program.
From the program’s published cost table on downstate.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
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.
State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University MOT Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University’s MOT program?
GRE: not required. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University’s NBCOT pass rate?
88% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 95% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University’s MOT program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $31,000 in-state ($65,337 out-of-state). Living costs are extra.
Is State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University’s MOT 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 New York
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in New York is handled by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (State Board for Occupational Therapy). How to get licensed in New York →
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