Our 3+ Programs in Occupational Therapy and Pharmacy
3+2 Master’s programs in Occupational Therapy with Thomas Jefferson University (TJU), a program ranked 13th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Students can select from either a Biopsychology Major (3+ OT) or a Health and Exercise Science (Health and Fitness concentration) Major (3+ OT).
- Three years at Messiah working toward a B.A. in health and exercise science (health and fitness concentration) followed by two years at TJU’s School of Health Professions for a master’s degree in occupational therapy.
- Three years at Messiah working towards a B.S. in biopsychology followed by two years at TJU’s School of Health Professions for a Biopsychology (B.S.) / MSOT in Occupational Therapy.
- Undergraduate program overviews
- For more information about the 3+ programs with TJU, contact Martha Smith, Messiah's Coordinator of Pre-Health Professions Advising.
3+4 doctor of pharmacy program with University of the Sciences (USciences), the first and one of the most prestigious schools of pharmacy in the country.
- Three years at Messiah working toward a B.A. in biochemistry followed by four years at the University of the Sciences to complete the doctor of pharmacy degree.
- For more information about the 3+ program with University of the Sciences, contact Martha Smith, Messiah's coordinator of pre-health professions advising.
- Undergraduate program overview

