Admission and Retention Requirements
Apply on OTCAS
Apply to this program on Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS).
Admission is competitive. Applying does not guarantee your admission.
Review the sections below before you begin.
Application deadline and process
| Application Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Priority Deadline | October 15, 2023 |
| Final Deadline | February 28, 2024 |
We only accept and review OTCAS-verified applications.
OTCAS’s verification process can take several weeks; please consider this before you submit your application.
Use the OTCAS Help Center to check your application and verification status.
We admit 28 students for each admission cycle.
Download observation hours form (.docx)
Start term: Fall semester
You’ll start our program in the fall semester. A spring start date is not available.
As you complete your degree, you’ll be in a cohort – a group of students who complete the program together.
Did you know? Any major can work
No specific bachelor’s degree (major) is required for admission into the Master of Occupational Therapy program.
While it helps to have a background in health care, you can qualify for our program if you meet the prerequisites listed below.
Explore Missouri State’s pre-health options or talk with your advisor if you don’t have a major yet.
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