Entry-level master's · OTA-to-OT bridge
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-St. Augustine Campus MOT Bridge Program
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) · St. Augustine, Florida Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
- Program length
- 1.7 years (5 trimesters)
- Format
- Residential, Hybrid Immersion or Flex (varies by campus)
Admits OTAs through an OTA-to-OT bridge.
Source quote
“Duration: 1.7 years (5 trimesters) ... OTA to OT Bridge Admission to our Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program is open to Occupational Therapy Assistants”
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 Profit
- Share taught by distance education
- 50-74%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2020/2021
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2030/2031
- Address
- 1 University Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL 32086-5783
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
85% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 91.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | 99% | 98% | 92% | 85% |
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.
Other programs at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-St. Augustine Campus
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) — St. Augustine, accredited
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 St. Augustine for Health Sciences-St. Augustine Campus MOT Bridge Program: FAQ
How long is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-St. Augustine Campus’s MOT bridge program?
1.7 years (5 trimesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-St. Augustine Campus’s NBCOT pass rate?
85% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 91.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-St. Augustine Campus’s MOT bridge 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 Florida
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Florida is handled by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (Florida Department of Health). How to get licensed in Florida →
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