In order to earn your Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, you’ll need to earn 74 credits (56 of which are billed credits) at an average cost of $1,286.50 per credit.

The estimated total tuition cost for the 2025-2026 academic year for the occupational therapy program is $95,200. 

Cost per credit and total cost are subject to inflation.

$1,286.50
Average Cost Per Credit*
74
Credits (56 Billed Credits)
$95,200
Total Tuition**

* Only 56 credits out of 74 credits are billed at a cost of $1,700 per credit for total tuition cost of $95,200.
** Based on the academic year 2025-2026. Cost per credit and total cost subject to inflation.

Admission Requirements

Regis accepts applications solely through the Centralized Application System for Occupational Therapy (OTCAS) portal. Please review OTCAS for all application requirements and deadlines.

  1. Application, résumé, and personal statement
  2. Applicants must achieve at least one of the following levels for admittance:
    • Completion of a related (biology, kinesiology, athletic training) undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or
    • Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited university and a B- or better in all prerequisite courses listed below
  3. Official transcripts
  4. Two recommendation letters from professors or supervisors
  5. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is preferred, but no longer required to apply.
  6. A personal interview
  7. A non-refundable application fee
  8. Completion of the following prerequisite courses 1 of study as part of, or in addition to, an undergraduate degree. Coursework must be from an accredited university:
    • Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab - four credits
    • Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab - four credits
    • Human Development (Psychology) - three credits
    • Abnormal Psychology - three credits
    • Kinesiology - three to four credits
    • Sociology - three credits
    • Statistics - three credits
    • Neuroanatomy, Neurobiology or Neuroscience - three to four credits
  9. Applications will be reviewed if students are in the process of completing  prerequisites, as long as the prerequisites are completed prior to the start of the program.

Application and Admission Processing Tips

In order to expedite application completion and admission processing, please follow the criteria below:

  • Submit application documents electronically
  • We will use unofficial transcripts to review and make decisions 1
  • Use of credit cards is best to submit deposits (or any other payments)
    • Deposits waived for veterans as our way of saying thank you.
  • Communication is best directed to your counselor through email
  1. If accepted, official transcripts will still be required as a contingency of acceptance

MetroWest Health Foundation Scholarship Opportunity

The MetroWest Health Foundation offers scholarships of up to $4,000 for students from one of the 25 towns in Boston's MetroWest enrolled in nursing, medical, or clinical programs. Scholarship application deadlines are in the fall and spring (for example, applications will be open in October for the spring academic term). To learn more about eligibility and apply, visit Metrowest Health Foundation.

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