Pre-Occupational Therapy

Webster University offers a cooperative 3-2 program with the Washington University School of Medicine in occupational therapy. This dual degree program enables students to complete a Biology (BA), Biology (BS), or a Psychology (BA) from Webster University and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) from Washington University within a five-year period. To take advantage of this program, students need to:

• Complete three years (98 credit hours)  at Webster University and two years at Washington University.
• Complete the Webster University general education program and the requirements for their undergraduate major at Webster (Biology BA, Biology BS, or Psychology BA).
• Apply to the Washington University School of Medicine Occupational Therapy Program (http://www.ot.wustl.edu):
  • Complete (grade of B- or better) a set of prerequisite courses prior to admission to the occupational therapy program (See below).
  • Complete at least 30 hours of observation, work or volunteering with a population similar to those served by occupational therapists.
  • File an application through the OTCAS (centralized application system)
  • Send your official GRE scores (completed within the last five years)
  • Request three letters of recommendation - one from a faculty member or academic advisor, one from someone involved in your observation experience and one from another person of your choice (not a family member or friend).

The MSOT prerequisite courses include:

Total required hours   35 hours