MS Program Admissions
The Occupational Therapy program at Carolina is a two year program leading to a Master of Science degree with a major in occupational therapy. The program is designed for the person with an undergraduate degree in a field other than occupational therapy. UNC students complete a rigorous course of graduate study comprised of 63 credits including 12 credits of Fieldwork II taken within the two calendar years of the program. The program is designed for full-time study.
Admissions
The UNC at Chapel Hill Division of Occupational Science is looking for applicants with a blend of academic ability, experience working with people, service orientation, and a belief in the future of occupational therapy. We are also interested in recruiting individuals who represent the diverse population that occupational therapy serves. As with any health care field, multi-cultural experience is a prerequisite to being an effective practitioner. Click here to see a profile of students who have been admitted to our program.
Prospective students must complete all MS Program Prerequisites prior to Fall enrollment.
For more information, click on the FAQ link on the AREAS OF STUDY home page.
Click here to learn how to apply to the MS program.
The Occupational Science Division offers recruitment and admissions advising to all interested applicants. For more information regarding this, please email OSinfo@med.unc.edu