Occupational Therapy
Common Requirements for Occupational Therapy
The list below shows common basic requirements for most occupational therapy programs in North Carolina. To make sure you are fulfilling the prerequisites for the schools you are interested in attending, please check their individual admissions websites. As a reminder, this list is not a substitute for meeting with the Academic Advisor in your College.
| Course | Requirement | Fulfilled By* |
| Biology | 1 semester | BIO 183 |
| Anatomy + Physiology | 2 semesters lecture, 1 semester lab | BIO 240 BIO 245 BIO 242 |
| Exercise Physiology or Advanced Biology | 1 semester | HESM 478 or BIO 3xx |
| Sociology/Anthropology | 1 semester | SOC 202 or (203) or ANTH 251 (or 252) |
| Psychology | 2-3 semesters | PSY 200 PSY 376 PSY 470 |
| Statistics | 1 semester | ST 311 or ST 370 |
| Medical Terminology | 1 semester | WLCL 115 |
In addition to the above minimum requirements, some schools may require:
- Reasoning or Philosophy
- Developmental Biology (BIO 361)
- English Composition
Prerequisites for Occupational Therapy in NC: