Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following admission requirements in order to be considered for the Full-Time MOT program or the Flex MOT program.
Bachelor’s Degree: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. You can apply while you are still enrolled in an undergraduate degree program or while you are completing prerequisite coursework. You should submit a plan of study with your application that indicates all remaining courses that will be completed prior to program enrollment.
GRE: An official GRE score report sent directly to the University from ETS. The test must have been taken within the last five (5) years. A combined minimum GRE score of 294 for the verbal and quantitative sections is recommended. The analytical writing score is also evaluated. Candidates who have previously earned a Master’s degree are exempt from the GRE requirement.
- When you apply through our free online application, the University’s GRE Institutional Code Number is 5325.
- When you apply through OTCAS, the University’s GRE Institutional Code Number is 7352.
Resume: Include a current resume with your application.
Statement of Purpose: Include a short statement of why you wish to pursue occupational therapy as a career and why you chose the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences for that pursuit.
Prerequisites: Admissions recommends that all prerequisite course work be no more than 5 years old. This is a recommendation and is preferred, it is not a requirement to apply. You can find our MOT prerequisite form here. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
| Required Prerequisite Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester Hours | Quarter Hours |
|
| Motion & Movement Physics, Physical Science, Biomechanics or Anatomical Kinesiology. Must include motion and movement. Introductory courses are acceptable. | 3 | 4.5 |
| Biology (Human Based) Knowledge of human body, structure and function. Exercise Physiology can be used as a substitute. Introductory courses are acceptable. | 3 | 4.5 |
| General or Upper Level Human Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge of human body, structure and function. | 6 | 9 |
| Human Growth and Development over Lifespan Human or lifespan development course that includes motor and psychosocial development from birth through end of life. | 3 | 4.5 |
| Social Sciences Any combination of Psychology, Sociology, Sociocultural/Socioeconomic, Anthropology, Human Behavior and Development, Public Health, Humanities (must show human relationships), Ethnicity or Gender Studies courses can be used toward this requirement. | 12 | 18 |
| Medical Terminology | 1 | 1.5 |
Additional Requirements:
- A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 calculated on program prerequisites is preferred; however, the grade trend of the applicant will be considered.
- A total of two (2) references from the following: Two licensed Occupational Therapists (preferred) or one Occupational Therapist and one faculty member or academic advisor.
- A minimum of 80 volunteer or observation experience hours (volunteer hours, work hours, observation hours, etc.) in an occupational therapy setting is required.
- A comprehensive background check requiring fingerprints and drug screen will be administered during the admissions process. A felony charge and or conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or to attain state licensure.
