Nsu Occupational Therapy Prerequisites (2024)

FAQs

What is the easiest occupational therapy school to get into? ›

Minimum GPA requirements may vary between programs, but as a general rule, you can expect most to require a 3.0 GPA to gain admission. Additionally, some programs require that your GPA for prerequisite courses be as high as 3.5.

Prerequisites usually include courses in biology, anatomy and physiology, human development, psychology, sociology, statistics and medical terminology. Other courses may be recommended. By obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree, you are more likely to cover these course requirements.

For many students (myself included), gross anatomy, neuroscience/neuroanatomy, and kinesiology are typically the hardest of the classes. These courses are almost always in the beginning, which helps ensure that admitted students can handle the rigors of graduate school.

Roughly, you have about a 20% chance of getting into an OT program. And, a 50% chance of getting admitted to an OTA program. Here are the exact numbers for a 2021 report: 10,361 applications were submitted to doctoral level OT programs.

General Curriculum Requirements:

Math Courses: Algebra, Calculus, Computer Science, Logic, Statistics. Natural Sciences Courses: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics. Social Sciences Courses: Anthropology, Economics, Government, Psychology, Sociology.

Physics: A small number of OT schools may require a semester of physics. Students who have sufficient math and physics (a year of high school physics or a semester of college introductory physics, math through pre-calculus) are eligible to take General Physics I (PHY 201/205).

Most require biology and physiology courses, and some programs will also expect to see work experience or volunteer hours in an occupational therapy setting.

Is Occupational Physical Therapy Harder Than Skilled Nursing? No, occupational physical therapy is not as difficult as skilled nursing. Nurses have to deal with a wide range of stressors such as long hours, double shifts, lack of sleep, illnesses, injuries, and death.

Is the occupational therapy exam hard? ›

The COTA pass rate indicates that the exam is indeed challenging. Not studying for the exam would be a mistake. On the other hand, with a focused study plan, passing the exam on the first try is very doable. What makes it a rigorous test is both the questions' format and the exam's length.

Outpatient Behavioral / Mental Health

Compared to other OT settings, mental health, in general, is often the easiest on your body as there is no lifting or transfers involved. Clients are often ambulatory and drive themselves to these programs. The programs are run during the day so shifts are often 8 hours shifts.

Yes, occupation therapy is harder than nursing because it has more education requirements which take longer to complete. If you are looking for which job has more day-to-day duties, that is definitely nursing, but the actual process of becoming a nurse or occupational therapist is typically easier for nurses.

The Western Sydney University's Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is among the top programs in Australia. Graduates from Western's occupational therapy programs are renowned for their ability to use their knowledge and skills in a practical, evidence-based approach in practice.