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OTD Doctor of Occupational Therapy at University of Florida

University of Florida, United States

Programme overview

The UF Doctor of Occupational Therapy is a 107-credit professional degree preparing entry-level occupational therapists as clinician-scholars who apply research to practice.

Faculty: College of Public Health and Health Professions  |  Duration: 3 years; 107 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Gainesville, FL, United States

What you will study

Year 1 covers topics such as neuroscience of human occupation, pathophysiological conditions, clinical musculoskeletal anatomy and OT theory; year 2 covers occupation-based practice, evidence-based practice and Level I fieldwork; year 3 covers advanced theory, programme evaluation, leadership and doctoral mentorship. Students complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork and a 14-week individual capstone experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree in any major from an accredited institution. Applicants apply to both the UF Office of Admissions and OTCAS (due November 1). The GRE is not required. Prerequisites include biology with lab, human physiology with lab, systemic anatomy with lab, abnormal psychology, statistics, sociology or anthropology, oral communications and medical terminology, with no grade below C. Applicants need 30 observation hours in at least two OT settings and three recommendations, one from a practising OT.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 3 years; 107 credits

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