Entry-level master's
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill MSOT Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · Chapel Hill, North Carolina Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
- Program length
- 2 calendar years
- Credits
- 62
- Format
- Full-time, in person
Source quote
“herapy (MSOT) program is designed for people with an undergraduate degree in a field other than occupational therapy. It is a rigorous course of graduate study comprising 62 credits, including 12 credits of Fieldwork II, taken within two calendar years. In addition, because the degree is a Master of Science (rather than a Master of Occupational Therapy, or MOT), there is a requirement for research experiences ... there is a requirement for research experiences that includes completion of a research project. The MSOT program at UNC-Chapel Hill is an entry-level program, organized and sequenced for full-time, in-person study. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the national certification exam, administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy ®”
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
- 2020/2021
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2030/2031
- Address
- Department of Allied Health Sciences, 321 Columbia Street, Bondurant Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
100% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 100% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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.
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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill MSOT Program: FAQ
How long is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s MSOT program?
2 calendar years, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 100% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’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 Carolina
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in North Carolina is handled by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in North Carolina →
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