MS Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) is an entry-level program designed for people with an undergraduate degree in a field other than occupational therapy. It is organized and sequenced for 2 years of full-time, in-person study and requires 60 credit hours of coursework, including research experiences, and 12 credit hours of Level II (full-time) Fieldwork. A Master’s Comprehensive Self-Assessment Portfolio (MCSA) serves as a substitute for comprehensive exams and thesis.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Department: Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chapel Hill, NC, United States

What you will study

It is organized and sequenced for 2 years of full-time, in-person study and requires 60 credit hours of coursework, including research experiences, and 12 credit hours of Level II (full-time) Fieldwork. Core courses include OCCT 704 Research in Occupational Science and Therapy; OCCT 720A Fieldwork II; OCCT 720B Fieldwork II; OCCT 725 Human Capacities: Body Structures and Functions I; OCCT 726 Human Capacities: Body Structures and Functions II; OCCT 727 Perspectives on Disability and Health I.

Career pathways

The doctoral program prepares individuals who wish to pursue academic careers that could include teaching, research, and other scholarly activities related to occupational science and occupational therapy. Competencies for an academic career

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum (applies to all graduate programmes): a four-year bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution completed before graduate study begins and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or better; application via the Graduate School online application with transcripts, three recommendation letters, statement of purpose and CV, plus any programme-specific tests/materials; international applicants add a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score; admission decisions are made by each programme. Programme-specific: The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) is an entry-level program designed for people with an undergraduate degree in a field other than occupational therapy. The Ph.D. program in occupational science accepts applicants with an earned master's degree in occupational therapy or a related field (see admission requirements below). Requirements for Admission into the M.S.

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.

Graduate applicants apply for a start term; fall is the main start term. Very few programmes admit new students for spring or summer terms.

Graduate applications and payment must be received by the deadline of the academic programme applied to, which varies by programme; the application closes at 11:59pm Eastern Time on the deadline date. The Graduate School recommends complete applications by December 15, 2026 for full fellowship consideration. The GRE is not required for the Master of Applied Professional Studies.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.unc.edu/admissions/instructions/

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