Reach the highest level of your field with a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree from Lincoln Memorial University! During your time in the OTD program, you'll receive the skills necessary to excel in your field, including critical reasoning, client-centered care, evidence-based practice, and collaborative care.
At LMU, we're committed to providing you with the best graduate experience we can. We offer a variety of benefits, including:
Our OTD program at the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine is conveniently located in West Knoxville, Tennessee, alongside other longstanding health care programs like the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and the Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA). By being positioned within a healthcare campus, you'll receive a variety of interprofessional educational opportunities to ensure you develop a better understanding of occupational therapy's distinct value as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as number 11 in "Best Health Care Jobs" in 2022, there really is no better time to be a Doctor of Occupational Therapy!
There are two types of students/applicants that may be admitted into the OTD program at LMU: Direct Entry and 3+3. You meet the qualifications for each of these if you are:
Direct Entry: a student who possesses a bachelor's degree and enters the OTD program.
Entry with 90+ hours (3+3): a student who has performed exceptionally well during your first 90 undergraduate credit hours. During this time, you have demonstrated your ability to complete the OTD program without holding a bachelor's degree.
Note: Since moving to the Online Qualtrics application, you are no longer required to submit a paper application.
Ready to apply for admission into the OTD degree program at Lincoln Memorial University? Visit our Doctor of Occupational Therapy page to learn more!
As a current student at LMU, you will apply for the program via the LMU Online Qualtrics application. If you are an incoming student, your application materials MUST be uploaded and submitted to the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS), with application submissions for the LMU OTD program opening in mid-July each year. Our admissions committee will base admissions decisions on components of your application package, including:
Not only is Occupational Therapy ranked #7 in the Best Health Care Jobs of 2024, but following graduation from the LMU-OTP program, you'll have access to a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and a median annual salary of $97,720 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)! These opportunities could include:
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a projected 17% increase in employment for occupational therapists between 2020 and 2030, so you can be sure there will be a wide range of positions available for you to pursue and ultimately excel in.
Want to learn more about the OTD degree at Lincoln Memorial University? Reach out to us at any time and we will help you however we can!
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
9731 Cogdill Road, Building 2
Knoxville, TN 37932
Phone: 865.338.5754
Email: OTadmissions@LMUnet.edu
