Occupational Therapy School Timeline Guide
Refer to the guide below for students planning on attending an OT program who are math-ready and not planning on taking a gap year. This timeline is a guide only; some OT programs may have different or additional requirements, so students are strongly encouraged to have a list of programs prior to seeking a timeline. If a student deviates from this timeline, please connect withthe UTC Pre-Health Advisor.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer 1 |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 1010 | MATH 2100 | |
| BIOL 1110 and 1110L | BIOL 1120 and 1120L | |
| MATH 1130 | MATH 1830/1799 or 1730* | |
| ENGL 1010 | ENGL 1020 |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 2200 | HHP 3280** | |
| HHP 3000**** | PSY 3080*** | |
| CHEM 1110/1110L** |
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 | Summer 3 |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2060/2060L | BIOL 2080/2080L | Submit OTCAS application |
| PHYT 3020 | SOC 1510 or ANTH 1200 | |
| Take GRE (if required) over winter break or spring semester prior to application |
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 | Summer 4 |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 1030/1030L* | Complete Major Requirements | Complete Major Requirements |
OTCAS Application will open in mid-July. Submit OTCAS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE DURING APPLICATION CYCLE, Some programs will allow applicants to submit the OTCAS with some outstanding pre-requisites, be sure to verify requirements with your specific programs.
* PHYS 1030/1030L features concepts in trigonometry, students are required to complete a course that covers trig prior to enrolling in physics. Students who do not need MATH 1830 for general education or need calculus for their program of interest should consider MATH 1730. Students that need MATH 1830 will need to add the 1 hour math lab to MATH 1830 MATH 1799. Students who complete MATH 1950 do not need to take additional math prior to physics. Not all OT programs require Physics, students should verify requirements with their programs of interest.
** UTC's OT program will no longer require CHEM 1110, instead it will require HHP 3280. However, some programs may differ so it is important students verify the requirement with their programs of interest and/or the UTC Pre-Health Advisor.
*** Many OT programs require abnormal psychology or psychopathology is important students verify the requirement with their programs of interest and/or the UTC Pre-Health Advisor.
**** HHP 3000 is a major requirement for HHP majors, it also serves as a prerequisite for HHP 3280. Students that are majoring in HHP can take HHP 3280 after completing HHP 3000 rather than waiting until BIOL 2060 and 2080 are completed.