BS-to-Doctor of Occupational Therapy

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A Direct Path to a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree 

Are you interested in shaping the future of patient-centered care in your community? By earning a Wilson College Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree, you can become a leader in occupational therapy and an innovative care expert.

To make earning your graduate healthcare degree easier, Wilson College has developed a clear path from a Bachelor of Science degree in either Equine Facilitated Therapeutics, Health Sciences, or Psychology (with a Life and Health Sciences concentration). By earning your undergraduate degree and completing the required prerequisite courses, you will be directly admitted to the graduate Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. It’s that easy!

Wilson’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree is an innovative 2-year hybrid, accelerated program that blends flexible online coursework with immersive, hands-on lab experiences and prepares graduates to deliver compassionate, client-centered care. 

Learn more about Wilson College’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program >

How Does the BS-to-Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Work?

1. Apply to Wilson College using Wilson’s application or the Common App. Be sure to select the undergraduate degree you plan to pursue (either Equine Facilitated Therapeutics, Health Sciences, or Psychology (Life and Health Sciences concentration) and indicate your interest in the BS-to-Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.
2. Once accepted, you will meet with a specialized academic advisor who will help you map your undergraduate classes to earn your bachelor’s degree. We will make sure you satisfy all of your prerequisite course requirements along the way.
3. During your junior year at Wilson, you’ll be paired with a faculty mentor from the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. This connection will provide you with insider perspectives on your future profession and individualized support as you prepare for the next stage of your academic journey.
4. During your senior year at Wilson, apply to the OTD program at Wilson College. Your spot will be guaranteed, provided you successfully meet all admissions criteria. The result is a seamless transition from undergraduate student to graduate scholar, allowing you to move forward with certainty, confidence, and purpose.

Direct-Admit Admissions Requirements

• Complete and graduate from Wilson College with an undergraduate degree in Equine Facilitated Therapeutics, Health Sciences, or Psychology (Life and Health Sciences concentration) and complete the required prerequisite coursework.
• Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a grade of C or higher in all prerequisite coursework.

Prerequisite Courses

• AWS 105: Medical/Scientific Terminology
• HSC 215: Anatomy & Physiology I
• HSC 216: Anatomy & Physiology II
• PSY 110: Introduction to Psychology
• PSY 202: Life-Span Development
• PSY 209: Abnormal Psychology
• PSY 115 or MAT 115: Statistics
• SOC 120: Introduction to Sociology

Qualifying Undergraduate Majors

• Equine Facilitated Therapeutics
• Health Sciences
• Psychology (Life and Health Sciences concentration)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is Wilson College’s BS-to-Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree program?
A. This program is designed for motivated students who want to pursue an advanced graduate degree in Occupational Therapy after earning a bachelor’s degree. Wilson College students who complete an undergraduate degree in Equine Facilitated Therapeutics, Health Sciences, or Psychology (Life and Health Sciences concentration) and all required prerequisite courses and admissions requirements are automatically admitted to the College’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.

Q. Why choose Wilson College’s BS-to-Doctor of Occupational Therapy program?
A. Wilson College offers personalized support, small class sizes, and a student-centered learning environment that helps students prepare for graduate-level study in Occupational Therapy. This program offers students a clear path for completing a bachelor’s degree and their graduate study perquisite courses. It also provides direct admittance to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree program.

Q. Can I complete prerequisite courses for the OTD program before applying to graduate school?
A. Yes. With this program, Wilson College students often complete their required graduate degree prerequisite courses while completing their undergraduate degree requirements, well before applying to graduate school.

Q. What is Wilson College’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program?
A. Wilson’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree is an innovative 2-year hybrid, accelerated program that blends flexible online coursework with immersive, hands-on lab experiences and close collaboration with expert faculty. Learn more about Wilson College’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program here.