Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

UNC School of Medicine

Department of Allied Health Sciences

Academic Programs

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Our top-ranked programs range from a master's degree in occupational therapy to a PhD in occupational science.

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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

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Our master's degree program in occupational therapy is ranked #9 in the country according to U.S. News & World Report.

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Community engagement

Local engagement opportunities for MS and PhD students

Students and faculty engage in our community in ways that span medical, educational, and human service models

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Our teaching and learning processes

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Our philosophies guide our work in the classroom, clinic, and beyond

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Featured

Featured Student: Noam Shemer

Hear about first-year occupational therapy student Noam Shemer’s decision to become an occupational therapist, and how she has learned from interdisciplinary teams at the UNC School of Medicine.

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Amanda Carroll

Amanda Carroll ’09, ’12, aims to be a three-time Tar Heel alumna after completing her PhD in occupational science as she seeks to better understand the relationships between military service, occupational participation, resilience, and successful aging for older U.S. military veterans. Carroll, who works as an occupational therapist, grew up in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and … Continued

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Jennifer "Jenny" Womack

WCHL recently featured Jennifer “Jenny” Womack as part of its Woman Crush Wednesday feature. In the radio show, Womack spoke about her involvement with the Partnerships in Aging Program, an initiative of the University’s Office of the Provost. Womack also discussed her work with Cresent Magnolia, an initiative of Orange County Habitat for Humanity.

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Bondurant Hall

Angell, A.M., Carlson, T., Bagatell, N., Chen, C., Kramer, J.M., Schwartz, A, Tallon, M.B., & Hammel, J. (2019). Understanding self-determination as a crucial component in promoting the distinct value of occupational therapy in post-secondary transition planning. Journal of Occupational Therapy Schools & Early Intervention. doi:10.1080/19411243.201 Bagatell, N. (2019). Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Skills … Continued

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Events

Mitchell Symposium: “The Collective, our Collectivity and Collective Occupation”

Monday 6:00 pm

American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference and Expo

Thursday 12:00 am