Occupational Therapists provide skilled assessment and intervention to people of all ages and a variety of health conditions to gain or re-gain the skills needed in the job of life. The UNM OTGP has been ranked 51st out of 450 programs ranked by U.S. News and World Report. The Occupational Therapy Profession is ranked 8th in Best Healthcare Jobs, 13th in Best STEM jobs and 23rd out of 100 Best Jobs by U.S. News and World Report.
Apply to the UNM Occupational Therapy Graduate Program to help children and adults regain their independence.
Like the state of New Mexico, the UNM OT program is culturally rich and unique. UNM’s research-intensive environment creates an atmosphere of intellectual stimulation and discovery.
Our programs aim to provide you with current knowledge in the field and actively build your professional reasoning and problem-solving skills. Graduate well-prepared to deal with complex health and lifestyle challenges of today’s society.
The Entry-Level Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) is a 2.5 year full-time, year-round, in-person program. The program begins in August each year and has part-time options. To learn more about the MOT program, you will find more general information on this page. Otherwise, click the link below to learn more about the MOT application process.
Our mission is to prepare culturally competent, ethical, and compassionate occupational therapists and leaders who design comprehensive and viable models of service delivery in community and healthcare settings. We model the use of occupation as a modality and an outcome to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities in New Mexico and beyond. Our program is anchored in meaningful occupation; saturated in the history, philosophy, culture, science, and application of occupation and occupational therapy; and utilizes research to facilitate critical reasoning. Our program values and supports the education of the New Mexico practice community and cultivation of community relationships to further promote best-practice and occupation-based interventions.
Through education, scholarship and service, the University of New Mexico Occupational Therapy Graduate Program facilitates individuals’ wellness, productivity, participation and quality of life of people within their communities.
The UNM Occupational Therapy Graduate Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
6116 Executive Boulevard
Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
301-652-6611
Establish residency in New Mexico and pay in-state tuition rates. After 12-months, you can petition for in-state tuition classification. If you and a spouse or significant other relocated to New Mexico and work in a permanent full-time position, you may not need to complete the 12-month requirement for residency.
The OT Graduate Program is giving me the opportunity to participate in a career that empowers people to take control of their health. Students and faculty are passionate, caring and hardworking.