UAB Department of Occupational Therapy

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Occupational Therapy, ranked among U.S. News and World Report’s top 25 Best Occupational Therapy Programs, is committed to excellence and innovation in education, training, and research. We offer a range of graduate degree and post-professional degree and certificate programs. Whether you're an entry-level student or a licensed professional, we provide unique opportunities for your occupational therapy journey. Degrees include the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management to Occupational Therapy Doctorate Fast Track, the Entry-Level Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)—the only program in Alabama fully accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association—and the Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. We also offer a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, a joint program with the Department of Physical Therapy, and specialized post-professional programs such as the Low Vision Rehabilitation Graduate Certificate and the Multitiered Approach to Trauma Graduate Certificate.