The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), which is located at the Accreditation Department, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone (301) 652-AOTA.  

GRE

The general test is required for admission and must have been taken within 5 years of application*. An official score report should be sent directly to OTCAS from the Educational Testing Service (See www.ets.org). The Institution code for MGHIHP Department of Occupational Therapy/OTCAS is 1210.

TOEFL/ IELTS

The language of instruction at MGH IHP is English and a high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.  If English is not your first language, or you have graduated from an undergraduate program in a non-English speaking country, or with instruction in a language other than English, you must demonstrate English language proficiency as part of your application to IHP.  In some circumstances, demonstrating English language proficiency may be required even if you are a citizen of a country whose primary language is English.

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide test scores from either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The test must have been taken within two years of the application deadline and official score reports are required. 

Minimum TOEFL (internet-based) requirement is 80 and the minimum IELTS requirement is 6.5.

TOEFL and IELTS test requirements are automatically waived for students for whom English is a first language from the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada (except Quebec).

IHP has a waiver process for applicants who can demonstrate a high level of proficiency with English through means other than testing.  For more information on waivers, please contact the admissions office.

For TOEFL, score reports can be obtained by contacting Educational Testing Service (ETS).  MGH Institute of Health Professions code is 3513.

For IELTS, a Test Report Form may be mailed to MGH Institute of Health Professions and score information will be verified by IHP directly. You may designate up to 5 schools to receive Test Report Forms at the time you register for the test.  To request additional Test Report Forms, contact your test center.

Personal Statement

The personal statement should be submitted directly to OTCAS.

Recommendation Letters

All applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation. One letter must be from an individual in the health or education sector. Letters should address the applicant’s potential for graduate education/ scholarly study and the applicant’s qualifications for work as a health professional. Recommendation letters must be submitted directly to OTCAS.

Personal interviews are required. Qualified applicants will be notified via email if selected for an interview with a member of the admissions committee. Interviews are by invitation only.

Important Immunization Requirement for all Applicants

The MGH Institute, like most institutions of higher education, requires completion of the Hepatitis B immunization series prior to matriculation. The three-dose series must be initiated prior to December 1st preceding intended June matriculation. It is important to note that initiation of the series must occur prior to notification of an invitation to interview or you will be ineligible for matriculation.