Eligibility
Current UF students may apply to the Occupational Therapy Combined Program (BHS-OTD) if they meet critical tracking requirements for the combined program.
Transfer students may apply to the Occupational Therapy Combined Program (BHS-OTD) if they are accepted into the Bachelor of Health Science program. Admission decisions for transfer students are released April 1.
Requirements
A competitive application should meet the following minimum requirements:
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.8 (based on a 4.0 scale) for lower division (freshman and sophomore level) undergraduate college coursework.
- A minimum GPA of 3.7 (based on a 4.0 scale) for all prerequisite courses. No grade lower than a C.
- Thirty (30) hours of observation in at least two diverse OT settings.
- NOTE: The GRE is not required for admissions.
Required prerequisites
General prerequisites must be completed before entering the BHS-OTD Combined Program and can be completed at any accredited college or university.
General prerequisite course work
- Biology with lab (4 credits required)*
- Human Physiology with lab (4-8 credits required)**
- Human (Systemic) Anatomy and lab (4-8 credits)**
- Abnormal Psychology (3 credits required)
- Introduction to Statistics (3 credits required)
- Sociology or Anthropology (3 credits required)
TOTAL 21+ credits
Hours of observation
Thirty (30) hours of in-person observation in at least two diverse OT settings are required for application. It’s recommended that you search for facilities online and contact the facility directly for permission to observe.
We’ve compiled a list of OT providers where our students shadowed prior to joining our program. Inclusion on this list does not imply University of Florida affiliation, partnership or endorsement. We hope this helps you find shadowing opportunities.
Central Florida (Greater Orlando Area)
North Florida
Northwest Florida (Panhandle)
Southeast Florida
Southwest Florida (Gulf Coast)
Notes
*Core Biology and lab are preferred. See an advisor for the biology course in your college or university that is most often recommended for students in science majors.
**A 2 course Anatomy and Physiology with Lab sequence will meet the requirement for a 4 credit lecture lab physiology course. Applicants must successfully complete both courses to meet the requirement. Completion of the 2 course sequence will also count as a 4 credit Anatomy course.