Admission Requirements (MSOT)

Program Application and Admissions Requirements

• Earned a baccalaureate in any field from an accredited college or university.
• Completed all pre-requisite coursework.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Cumulative Science GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Submission of official transcripts from all colleges attended.
• Submission of personal statements.
• Submission of résumé or CV including extracurricular activities, any employments, volunteer/community services, recognitions, and awards.
• Submission of two letters of recommendation from professors and Occupational Therapist or employers. Letters from family or friends will not be accepted.
• Minimum of 20 hours of volunteer experience shadowing OT in at least 2 different settings or submission of a volunteer substitution document (see details on Pace OT Program Admissions page).
• Qualified candidates may be invited for an interview (virtual or video). 
• GRE is not required for applying to the program.

How to Apply:

• Applicants must apply online using the OTCAS application. Please visit www.otcas.org.

Prerequisite Coursework

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To fulfil the first two pre-requisites, Human Anatomy and Human Physiology may be taken separately.

Admission Policies

• Applicants must have the ability to perform essential functions of an occupational therapy graduate student.
• All pre-requisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher and be taken within the past 10 years.
• The program does not accept Advanced Placement credits or CLEP credits to fulfill prerequisite coursework requirements.
• The program does not accept transfer credits.
• The program does not offer credits for applicants' previous work, experiential, or volunteer experience.
• Students may apply to the program before completing their baccalaureate.
• The bachelor's degree must be awarded prior to enrollment in the program.
• All prerequisite courses must be completed at an accredited institution.
• Curriculum Information