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Admission Requirements
for the UNM OT Program

Selection Process | Required Prerequisites | International Graduate Prerequisites

Selection Process

Process Deadlines

• First Round Deadline January 15
• Second Round Deadline March 1,
(if needed to fill any vacant places in the class)
(These dates may change slightly from year to year)

The Occupational Therapy Graduate Program admits between 20 to 24 graduate students each year. A good academic record is essential, but does not guarantee acceptance. Students are admitted once a year, with classes beginning in the fall session. Students may apply while enrolled in undergraduate courses or prerequisite courses if all courses will be completed before fall session.

Six Basic Areas Considered:

1. Earned baccalaureate degree
2. The student's academic record:

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 from their last 50 earned credits.
Prerequisite courses: completed within the past five years, a minimum grade of (B) 3.00

3. Three letters of reference (one from a health professional)
4. Life experiences including volunteer/work experience and
community involvement
5. Writing ability
6. Personal interview

The top candidates will be invited to the Occupational Therapy Program for an interview and an extemporaneous sample of their writing ability. The selection process does not discriminate against any student on the basis of gender, marital or parental status, race, color, religion, age, sexual preference, national origin or disability. If you wish to apply, applications to the Occupational Therapy Program and the UNM Graduate School (Office of Graduate Studies) are available from the Occupational Therapy Program Office (Health Sciences and Services Building Room 215) during the fall semester. These forms can also be downloaded directly from their respective websites: Occupational Therapy Program and Office of Graduate Studies.

Prerequisite Coursework

Applicants are to take the required courses or equivalent courses at another institution. Please contact us if you are unsure if a course is equivalent.

Required Prerequisite Courses:
		Credit
(UNM) Introduction to Statistics OR (UNM) Statistical Principles OR (CNM)	Stat 145 Psych 200	3
(UNM) Developmental Psychology OR (CNM) Develop. Psych	Psych 220 PSY 2220	3
(UNM) Abnormal Behavior	Psych 332	3
(UNM) Anatomy & Physiology I & II with the labs OR (CNM) Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II with the labs	Bio 237, 247, 238, 248 BIO 2210, 2292, 2310, 2392	8
Total		17
Links to course registration information: UNM On-site Courses

International Graduate Admissions

International students are encouraged to contact the Office of International Admissions.

International Admissions
Student Services Center 140
Albuquerque, NM 87131-2046
Tel (505) 277-5829
Fax (505) 277-6686

email: goglobal@unm.edu

Phone:
Contact:

(505) 272-6914 HSanders@salud.unm.edu


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Admission Requirements for the UNM OT Program

Admission Requirements
for the UNM OT Program