Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (or higher) in a related field from an accredited university or college.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 with a minimum math/science GPA of 3.25.
• Fulfillment of program technical standards.
• No GRE is required for admission.

• OTCAS application.
• Two professional or academic references.

• Admissions essay.
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
• Resume. 
• Observation hours are not required but highly recommended.

Select qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

We strongly suggest you begin working on your application as early as possible and submit it no later than two to three weeks before the deadline. This will allow time for OTCAS to verify transcripts and other submitted documents.

The occupational therapy program begins in the fall term. Completed applications are reviewed after the priority deadline and standard deadline. Refer to our website for updated deadline information.

A limited number of seats are available in the cohort, and seats will be extended to admitted applicants on a rolling basis until the cohort is full.

Prerequisites do not need to be completed at the time of application, but must be finished prior to the fall start date. It is preferred, but not required, that applicants have no more than three incomplete or in-progress prerequisites at the time of application.

Required Math and Science Courses:

• Human anatomy with lab (or combined human anatomy and physiology I and II with labs).
• Physiology with lab (or combined human anatomy and physiology I and II with labs).
• One course of biology or physical science with a lab.
• Statistics.
• One course of kinesiology or biomechanics.

Required Psychology and Social Sciences:

• Three psychology courses (must include general, developmental/lifespan and abnormal psychology).
• Sociology or anthropology.
• Speaking, speech or communication course.

Required General Courses:

• Medical terminology.
• Ethics, theology or philosophy.

A student must earn a minimum of 88 credit hours to be eligible for a Master of Occupational Therapy degree. 

Plan of Study

First Year - First Semester (18 Credit Hours)

Course / Credits

OTH 500 Foundations in Occupational Therapy 3

OTH/SCI 505 Advanced Anatomy and Applied Physiology + Lab 4

OTH 520 Evidence-Based Practice for Community-Based Practice + Lab 3

OTH 529 Level 1A Fieldwork: Community-Based Health and Wellness 2

OTH 530 Therapeutic Measurement + Lab 3

OTH 580 Clinical Conditions and Pathology 3

First Year - Second Semester

Course / Credits

OTH 590 Strategies for Practice Success 2

OTH 515 Evidence-Based Practice for Psychosocial Dysfunction + Lab 3

OTH 539 Level 1B Fieldwork: Community-Based Mental Health 2

OTH 585 Evidence-Based Practice in Neurorehabilitation + Lab 4

OTH 630 Research in Occupational Therapy 3

OTH 610 Evidence-Based Practice for Productive Aging + Lab 4

First Year - Summer Semester

OTH 540 Contemporary and Emerging Practice 2

OTH 640 Critical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy 2

OTH 628 Level 1C Fieldwork: Adult/Elderly Populations 1

OTH 635 Research Capstone 1 2

OTH 660 Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications 2

OTH 730 Orthotics, Prosthetics and Physical Agent Modalities + Lab 2

Second Year - First Semester

OTH 650 Evidence-Based Practice for Medical Model Practice + Lab 4

OTH 620 Evidence-Based Practice for Children and Youth + Lab 4

OTh 629 Level 1D Fieldwork: Children and Youth Populations 1

OTH 735 Research Capstone II 2

OTH 740 Leadership and Management in Occupational Therapy Practice Settings 3

OTH 750 Occupational Therapy Practice Competencies 3

Second Year - Second Semester

OTH 780 Level IIA Fieldwork 12

Second Year - Summer Semester 

OTH 785 Level IIB Fieldwork 12

Total: 88 credit hours

Financial aid is available in federal and private loans, scholarships, grants and work-study to those who qualify. Many of our students also use tuition assistance programs through their employers. Complete a FAFSA online.

For graduate students, NMC has scholarships that can help pay college tuition, fees and other expenses. Visit our scholarships page to see which options are available to you.We package financial aid on an ongoing basis, so review our cost of attendance and financial aid processes to see how simple applying for financial assistance can be.