Entry-level master's
University of Mary MSOT Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · Bismarck, North Dakota Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
- Format
- In person (Bismarck) or hybrid (on-site 2–3 days a week or interactive video)
Source quote
“a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy ... Complete your degree in person at our Bismarck campus. Choose a hybrid format with on-site classes (2–3 days per week) or interactive video”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level master's
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2025/2026
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2032/2033
- Address
- 7500 University Dr, Bismarck, ND 58504
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Admission requirements
- 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.
University of Mary MSOT Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for University of Mary’s MSOT program?
Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
Is University of Mary’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 North Dakota
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in North Dakota is handled by the North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. How to get licensed in North Dakota →
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