MS 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. It is strongly encouraged that prospective applicants read this page and all the related links for information BEFORE contacting the division for information.

*NOTE: The deadline for applications for 2012 is DECEMBER 11th, 2012 according to Graduate School policy*

For students applying to the MSOT program this application cycle, please see this docuement regarding frequently asked questions about the application process. Thank you for your interest in the program!

Application Process and Information

• How to apply
• Profile of Accepted Students
• MS prerequisites
• Prerequisite details
• Supplemental Application Requirements
• Costs of attendance

• FAQs

• Financial Assistance

Admissions

The Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at UNC 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. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, in keeping with the policies of the University of North Carolina, does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS: The Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy welcomes your interest and offers recruitment and admissions advising to interested applicants. We ask, however, that you thoroughly investigate the information available on the website and evaluate your prerequisite courses and preparation according to those guidelines before asking for a transcript evaluation or assessment of your candidacy. Please see the linked documents above for prerequisite details. We host information sessions on a monthly basis and will prioritize those sessions over individual meetings.

It is not necessary the prospective applicants undergo a transcript review prior to applying. If you have questions regarding your prior coursework meeting prerequisite requirements, please send an email specifying the prerequisite(s) in question and course description(s) from your relevant coursework to the admissions coordinator at the address below.

For more information regarding admissions, please email OSinfo@med.unc.edu