Master of Occupational Therapy at University of New Mexico

Programme overview

The Occupational Therapy graduate program offers the Master of Occupational Therapy degree. The student must complete the academic and fieldwork components of the program and successfully complete the Occupational Therapy Student Performance Assessment (OTSPA). Occupational therapy coursework is taken in a designated sequence.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Department: Occupational Therapy | Duration: 74 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Graduation requires successful completion of a minimum of 84 credit hours including required didactic coursework, assessments, and Master's Examination (OTSPA). Students must complete all Graduate Studies requirements, including the Master's Examination, with a minimum 3.00 GPA. 49 credit hours didactic coursework. 4 credit hours minimum OCTH 594. 3 credit hours graduate-level elective. 18 credit hours OCTH 675...

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements Prospective applicants must have: Bachelor's degree. 3.0 cumulative GPA on the last 50 graded credit hours taken. Prerequisite courses completed within the past 5 years with a grade of "B" (3.0 GPA) or better. Students may apply while enrolled in undergraduate courses to complete a baccalaureate degree, or prerequisite courses if all prerequisite courses will be completed by the end of the Fall semester of the current application cycle. The application deadline for Fall admission is November 1. Up to 30 students are admitted each year, with classes beginning in the upcoming Fall semester. Selection is based on: Transcript evaluation. CASPer Computer Based Assessment Personal Statement (OTCAS form). Written materials, 3 letters of reference (one from a health professional) and application – (including life experiences, volunteer/work experience, community...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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