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Entry-level OTD

University of Texas Medical Branch - Laredo Campus OTD Program

Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Laredo track · Laredo, Texas Candidacy

From the program’s website

Degree
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Laredo track
Program length
3 years
Credits
113
Format
Hybrid (online didactic courses, in-person skills labs in Laredo)
Start term
Fall
Source quote
“ts Faculty Assembly Conflict of Interest Social Media Research Office of Research Menu Occupational Therapy Entry-Level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) Hybrid Program at Laredo, TX Our entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program prepares students with a bachelor’s degree to become compassionate, evidence-based practitioners, ... dividuals, groups, and communities. This entry-level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is a hybrid program that includes online didactic courses, in-person skills labs (on-site in Laredo), and clinical courses totaling 113 credit hours of coursework over 3 years. Level I Fieldwork is embedded in the first 2 years with Fieldwork Practicums. Level II Fieldwork follows the successful completion of all didactic courses wit ... questions via email at otadmissions@utmb.edu . Admissions Criteria Bachelor's degree in any area of study from an accredited college/university at the time of matriculation into the OTD program in Fall 2027 Prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better completed by the Spring semester before you start the OTD program in the fall. Documentation of a minimum of 2”

Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Candidacy
Degree level
Entry-level OTD
Institution type
Public
Next ACOTE on-site review
2027/2028
Address
1937 E. Bustamante St., Laredo, TX 78041

A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

Admission requirements

GRE
Not required source

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 Texas Medical Branch - Laredo Campus OTD Program: FAQ

How long is University of Texas Medical Branch - Laredo Campus’s OTD program?

3 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for University of Texas Medical Branch - Laredo Campus’s OTD program?

GRE: not required. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

Is University of Texas Medical Branch - Laredo Campus’s OTD program accredited?

ACOTE lists it with status “Candidacy” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.

Pay in Texas

$106,140median annual pay
$76,350–$135,20010th–90th percentile
13,400occupational therapists employed

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

Licensing in Texas is handled by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners). How to get licensed in Texas →

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