About the program
As aforementioned, the accelerated master’s track combines graduate studies in occupational therapy (BOT) with a research-focused master’s degree in occupational therapy (M.Sc.OT).
The main goal of the program is to develop the future leadership of occupational therapists.
In the third year of the undergraduate program, the students who are accepted to the accelerated master’s program, will continue their studies, while simultaneously beginning their master’s degree studies. In addition to the courses, each student chooses a mentor and a topic for their thesis.
Students enrolled in the accelerated track follow the standard curriculum of Years 3-4 of the undergraduate program, with the exception of the Research seminar and SPSS courses, and still partake in their clinical experience. Concurrently, during the semesters and the periods of the clinical experience, the students study in the master’s program one day a week (see the description of the curriculum in the
Research track on the Occupational Therapy school's website) alongside their peers enrolled in the master’s program. The students in the accelerated program have the option to complete their master’s degree with a specialization (except for the specialization in Promoting Function and Health in old age). As the master’s courses take place throughout the fourth year, students in the accelerated track are unable to participate in exchange programs.
At the end of 3.5 years, the students receive their undergraduate degree and at the end of the 4th year they receive their graduate degree.
Course catalog
Terms of admission
The program is offered to occupational therapy students who have achieved an average score of 90 or above during the initial two years of their undergraduate studies, who are interested in gaining research skills. Additionally, a recommendation from the instructor of the "Kesher" course and high grades in the first clinical fieldwork experience are required. Finally, candidates must partake in an admissions interview, a standard prerequisite for all candidates aspiring to master’s level studies.
The program is designed for students exhibiting high learning capabilities, owing to the intricate and demanding nature of concurrently pursuing dual degrees.
Scholarship information
Information about additional scholarships is available on the With the assistance of the Faculty of Medicine, the School subsidizes tuition (depending on merit and the School’s financial resources).
Registration
Students who meet the terms of admission listed above and who are interested in the fast-track program must apply at the end of their first year to Dr. Ruthie Traub-Bar Ilan. A School committee will interview applicants and decide about their admission. After admission, students are required to enroll in the track internally through the Office of Student Affairs at the School.
Faculty and administration
Prof. Naomi Weintraub, Head of the School of Occupational Therapy and Chair of the Graduate Program
Prof. Yafit Gilboa, Chair of the Undergraduate Program
Ms. Keren Ivgi, Administrative Director
Ms. Nitzan Steinberg, Office of Student Affairs and Administration
Ms. Revital Weinbard, Office of Teaching Affairs
Ms. Odelia Eliyahu, Clinical Academic Programs Coordinator
Contact
Prof. Naomi Weintraub
tel.: 02-5845318
Ms. Keren Ivgi
Ms. Nitzan Steinberg
tel.: 02-5845302
Ms. Revital Weinbard
tel.: 02-5845308
