Undergraduate academic requirements
- Graduation from an approved secondary school or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- The minimum GPA and test scores required vary based on the academic program you are applying to
Program
Master's
Key facts
- Duration3 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee49,079USD
- Start dateJan, Aug
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What Gannon University says about their program:
Occupational Therapy is a profession that works with a variety of individuals with disabilities in all stages of the human life cycle. Occupational therapists develop, teach and evaluate specific rehabilitation programs for each individual in an effort to help clients achieving health, well-being, and participation in meaningful activities. Occupational therapists work in all areas of health care, including hospitals, private practice, schools, long term care, mental health and community programs, home health care, business and industry, and consulting.
Opportunities for advancement are great, and after working only a short time, Occupational Therapy graduates may advance to become supervisors, clinical educators, case managers and ADA consultants. A master's degree is required in order to be eligible to take the national certification exam. The Federal Department of Labor outlook for Occupational Therapy is for it to grow "much faster than average" - that is, growing by more than 27% over the next 10 years. Many of our graduates have jobs prior to graduation and frequently select from multiple employment offers. The U.S. News and World Report (2016) identifies Occupational Therapy as one of "the best health careers" (#17/100) which should have strong growth over the next decade.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited college or university, and demonstrate the motivation, ability, and preparation needed to pursue graduate study successfully
- Official test report of graduate entrance exam (i.e. GRE, GMAT, or MAT) scores may be required by your program
English proficiency
- TOEFL iBT
79
- IELTS
6.0
- PTE
53
- EIKEN
Grade Pre-1
- iTEP
3.8
- Duolingo
110
Health Sciences and select graduate programs may have different standards.
English proficiency waivers
- Student comes from an English speaking country
- Show a transcript that lists the highest level of English you have taken and your grades at that level. You must also submit a letter of recommendation written by the program director
- Advanced Level (A Level) C in English
- SAT Critical Reading score of 500
- ACT English score of 21
- IB 5 in English
- O Level C in English
- West African Examinations Council (WAEC) C in English
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C in English
Documents required
Undergraduate
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Proof of English proficiency
- Copy of passport
- Statement of Purpose
- Letter of recommendation
- Bank Statement and Affidavit of Support Form
Graduate
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Proof of English proficiency
- Copy of passport
- Statement of Purpose
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Bank Statement
- Affidavit of Support Form
- Resume or CV
- GRE, GMAT, or MAT scores (may be required by your program)
Fees and funding
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
from US$38,110 to US$40,430 per year
- Graduate tuition
from US$12,960 to US$40,650 per year
Funding
Undergraduate
Presidential Scholarship
- Amount
Full tuition
- Requirements
Eligible candidates must apply and be accepted to the University by December 15. The top 10 percent of accepted students by this date will be invited to compete in a scholarship contest with the ability to earn a full tuition scholarship. Up to the top 8 participants in the scholarship contest will receive full tuition scholarships.
Founders Scholarship
- Amount
covers up to US$24,000
- Requirements
The top 10% of accepted students invited to compete in a scholarship contest, students will have their Admissions Merit award increased by US$1,000. Up to the top 8 participants in the scholarship contest will receive full tuition scholarships. Details of the scholarship contest are included with students’ acceptance letters.
Academic Excellence Award
- Amount
from US$22,000 to US$23,000
- Requirements
Award amounts are based on academic merit as well as SAT/ACT scores. Students who perform exceptionally well may have the opportunity to increase their scholarship/award amount and receive either the Presidential or Founders Scholarships
Knight Achievement Award
- Amount
from US$20,000 to US$21,000
- Requirements
Award is based on academic merit as well as SAT/ACT scores
Maroon & Gold Award
- Amount
US$18,000
- Requirements
Award amounts are based on academic merit as well as SAT/ACT scores
What is the cost of living near Gannon University?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,652 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,349 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $214 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $73 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $65 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $45 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Gannon University
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