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Bachelor of Health Science Pre-Occupational Therapy

Florida A&M University

Tallahassee, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Pre-clinical track with courses required for graduate occupational therapy admission.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply discipline-specific knowledge in Science in Health Science to evaluate evidence and professional practice. Communicate findings responsibly.

Career outcomes

Further study in occupational therapy
Offices of other health practitioners
Hospitals
Schools
Home health care
Nursing care facilities

Curriculum

Pre-clinical health science track containing all courses needed to apply to graduate professional occupational therapy programmes
So students can continue to a master's in occupational therapy after the bachelor's degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with course-by-course credential evaluation
4 English
4 math
3 science
3 social science
2 foreign language units
Recalculated GPA 3.0 or better
SAT or ACT
Essay and two recommendations.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with course-by-course credential evaluation (NACES member), 4 English, 4 math, 3 science, 3 social science, 2 foreign language, 2 elective units, SAT/ACT (school codes 5215 / 0726), 500-word essay, Two recommendations, International Student Financial Statement, Transfer applicants with 30+ credits need 2.5 GPA (2.0 with 60+ credits).

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
TOEFL PBT 550
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement.

How to apply

Check current admissions requirements and application deadlines. The I-20 request is due 15 November (spring) or 15 May (fall). Submit the online admissions application and pay the 35 USD application fee. Send a NACES course-by-course credential evaluation
SAT or ACT scores (codes 5215 / 0726)
A 500-word essay
Two recommendations and an English test score. Return the International Student Financial Statement. After admission
Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,431 USD
Application fee	$35 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Tallahassee main campus
Faculty or school	School of Allied Health Sciences
Department	Health Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.