Mary Baldwin University
Fishersville, VA
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Degrees: eOTD
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About the School
Mary Baldwin University, a private institution based in Staunton, Virginia, offers its Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) through the Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in Fishersville. The program is full-time, campus-based, and designed to be completed in under three years (approximately 2½ to 3 years). It combines a cohort model with interprofessional learning and emphasizes experiential education aimed at preparing graduates for licensure and diverse clinical roles.
Curriculum
The OTD curriculum comprises approximately 100 credit hours as of Fall 2025 within an 8‑semester sequence. It integrates classroom instruction, hands-on labs, at least three short Level 1 fieldwork experiences, two intensive 12-week Level 2 fieldwork placements, and a culminating 14-week capstone. Coursework features topics in functional anatomy, human movement, therapeutic techniques, interprofessional collaboration, research methods, policy and leadership. Graduates leave fully equipped to sit for the NBCOT exam and enter clinical practice.
Facilities
Based at the Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in Fishersville, the program utilizes dedicated classrooms, labs, and skill-development spaces designed for occupational therapy training. While anatomical and clinical labs are emphasized, hands-on learning also takes place during fieldwork at more than 700 contracted clinical sites nationwide, spanning hospitals, schools, community clinics, and rehabilitation settings. The university supports student learning with modern infrastructure and integration into healthcare environments.
Demographics
MBU’s OTD attracts a small, closely connected cohort of students, typically drawn from both junior-entry and post-baccalaureate tracks. While exact enrollment numbers vary by year, the program reports consistent outcomes such as a 100 percent NBCOT first-time pass rate for recent cohorts. Students study in interdisciplinary groups, often comprising recent undergraduates alongside those with prior college degrees, united in a supportive, peer-focused educational setting.
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Our analysis of MBU:
Student Loan Burden: $163,835
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at MBU, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $163,835. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Equal to National Average
The cost of living at MBU is approximately equal to the average cost of living at medical schools nationwide. While planning your finances, you can expect typical expenses comparable to most medical institutions.
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School Address: Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences, 100 Baldwin Boulevard, Fishersville, VA 22939
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