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Welcome to the Department of Occupational Therapy

The nationally ranked UAB Department of Occupational Therapy offers innovative graduate programs for students interested in becoming occupational therapists or those seeking to advance existing occupational therapy careers.

Entry-Level

Are you completing your undergraduate degree and interested in becoming an occupational therapist?

We offer:

Post-Professional

Are you an occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, or other professional who wants to progress their career with an advanced degree or training?

We offer:

Interdisciplinary

Are you an health professions student or professional seeking to advance rehabilitation knowledge by participating in specialized research?

We offer:


Ranked #24 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, our Entry-Level Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is also among the top 12 public university programs in the United States.

These rankings reflect our commitment to excellence in education, research, and practice.

Find Your Program

Entry-Level Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Entry-Level Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)

PhD in Rehabilitation Science

PhD in Rehabilitation Science

Low Vision Rehabilitation Graduate Certificate

Low Vision Rehabilitation Graduate Certificate

Multitiered Approach to Trauma Graduate Certificate

Multitiered Approach to Trauma Graduate Certificate


Our Commitment

We strive to set the standard in education, research, and service, and to equip every student with the evidence-based skills and knowledge they need to become informed, compassionate, ethical leaders in the global occupational therapy community.

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Latest News

  • AOTA Hill Day 2025: UAB OTD Students Advocate at the Capitol
    UAB OT students and faculty met with lawmakers during AOTA Hill Day 2025. UAB brought one of the larger delegations—16 entry-level OTD students and three faculty. 
  • Abi Grigsby Receives Inaugural Mary Warren Endowed Scholarship for Low Vision Studies
  • 15 International Conference Contributions Highlight UAB OT’s Leadership in Vision Rehabilitation