Program Overview
The Occupational Therapy (Health Science) at University of Florida is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Occupational Therapy (Health Science) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Gainesville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Occupational Therapy (Health Science) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Foundations of Occupational Therapy\', \'Practicum in Applied Therapeutic Activities\', \'Therapeutic Skills II: Areas of Occupation\', \'Psychosocial Intervention\', \'Therapeutic Skills I\', \'Professional Development in Occupational Therapy\', \'Service Delivery and OT Management\', \'Research for Occupational Therapy\', \'Practicum I\', \'Practicum II\', \'Internship I\', \'Internship II\', \'Neuroscience of Human Occupation\', \'Assistive Technology and Occupational Performance\', \'Wellness and Disease Prevention of Chronic Conditions: Application in Occupational Therapy\', \'Application of Motor Learning and Motor Control in Occupational Therapy\', \'Relation of Body Image and Perceptual Dysfunction to Occupation\', \'Occupational Therapy Theory\', \'Principles of Occupational Therapy Screening and Evaluation I\', \'Principles of Occupational Therapy Screening and Evaluation II\', \'Occupational Therapy Interventions I\', \'Occupational Therapy Interventions II\', \'OT Manager\', \'Issues in Occupational Therapy Practice I\', \'Issues in Occupational Therapy Practice II\', \'Trends and Issues in Health Care\', \'Single System Design\', \'Protocol for Occupational Therapy\', \'Evidence Based Practice\', \'Seminar in Occupational Therapy Theory\', \'Applied Research I\', \'Applied Research II\', \'Applied Research in Occupational Therapy\', \'Specialty Internship\', \'Individual Work\', \'Professional Development Project\', \'Special Topics in Occupational Therapy\', "Research for Master\'s Thesis"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
These are the minimum requirements for admission into UF\ngraduate programs:
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- A\nrecognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a\nregionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an\ninternational institution. \n
- For\napplicants with a bachelor\'s degree only, a minimum grade point average of\nB (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester in\nwhich the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours. \n
- Graduate\nRecord Examination (GRE) scores that are acceptable to the applicant\'s\nintended academic unit or, for select programs, at least 465 on the\nGraduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). These scores are used in the\ncontext of a holistic credential review process. \n
- Satisfactory\nconduct record \n
- Proof\nof medical immunization \n
- If\nyou have already attended the UF Graduate School but not enrolled for two\nor more consecutive terms, which includes summer sessions, you must apply\nfor readmission whether to the same or a different graduate\nprogram. \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Florida directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Florida
University of Florida
Gainesville, United States
public research university in Gainesville, Florida, United States
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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