Pre-Occupational Therapy

This curriculum is designed to meet the admission requirements of the School of Health-Related Professions at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. All programs at the Medical Center are upper-division. Students should consult the most recent UMMC Bulletin when planning their schedule. Students applying for the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the prerequisite courses; each prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. The student must provide evidence of 24 hours of observation under an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant in at least three occupational therapy clinical departments or practices within the two calendar years preceding the application deadline.
Health Sciences Pathway