Prospective Students
A Master of Health Science in Occupational Therapy is six semesters, including 89 credit hours. During their two years, OT students will complete six short-term fieldwork rotations, and two 12-week, full-time fieldwork rotations, at sites throughout Georgia and the U.S. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination. All graduating Occupational Therapists must pass the NBCOT exam to become licensed to practice in the state of Georgia. We are happy to report that Augusta University exam results are among the best in the country.
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Occupational Therapy Open House
Don't miss the Occupational Therapy Open House on November 24, 2025 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. This opportunity is for Summer 2027 prospective applicants to have a closer look at the program, interact with faculty and so much more!
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OT Program
Health Sciences Campus
EC - 2304
706-721-3641
Prerequisite checklist
The following are the MINIMUM requirements to participate in Augusta University’s OT Program:
- 90+ semester hours of undergraduate college coursework completed
- Combined GRE of 290+ (Verbal and Quantitative)
- GRE Writing Score of 3.5+
- Overall GPA of 3.0+ on all college coursework to date
- Overall math and science GPA of 2.8+ on all math and science coursework to date
- 60+ hours of direct shadowing experience with an Occupational Therapist
Required Prerequisite Courses
Below is a checklist of the required prerequisite courses. The courses listed below are titled by subject/content. Course titles will differ from one institution to another. If you have questions, please visit Admissions to calculate how courses will transfer to Augusta University.
| Prerequisite | AU Course Equivalent |
| Physics with Lab (4 credit hours) | PHYS 1111 or PHYS 2211 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (4 credit hours) | BIOL 2111 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (4 credit hours) | BIOL 2112 |
| Statistics (3 credit hours) | MATH 2210 |
| Human Growth & Development or Lifespan Development (3 credit hours) | PSYC 2103 |
| Abnormal Psychology (3 credit hours) | PSYC 3143 |
| Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Religion, OR Ethics (3 credit hours) | SOCI 1101, ANTH 1102, PHIL 2010 or PHIL 2010 |
| Medical Terminology *Strongly recommended* prior to admission | KNHS 2300 |
Anticipated cost of attendance
Current Estimate Tuition & Fees:
In-State Student
| Current Cost for In-State | Summer 2025 Semester | Fall 2025 Semester | Spring 2026 Semester | Total Cost of Tuition & Fees (2-yr-program 2025-2027) |
| Tuition | $5,951.00 | $5,951.00 | $5,951.00 | $35,706.00 |
| Books & Supplies | $965.00 | $1,344.00 | $353.00 | $3,321.00 |
| Required Fees | $1,103.00 | $713.00 | $713.00 | $4,728.00 |
| Loan Fees | $72.33 | $72.33 | $72.33 | $434.00 |
| Total | $8,091.33 | $8,080.33 | $7,089.33 | $44,189.00 |
Out-of-State Student
| Current Cost for Out-of-State | Summer 2025 Semester | Fall 2025 Semester | Spring 2026 Semester | Total Cost of Tuition & Fees (2-yr-program 2025-2027) |
| Tuition | $14,931.00 | $15,230.00 | $15,230.00 | $91,081.00 |
| Books & Supplies | $965.00 | $1,344.00 | $353.00 | $3,321.00 |
| Required Fees | $1,103.00 | $713.00 | $713.00 | $4,728.00 |
| Loan Fees | $72.33 | $72.33 | $72.33 | $434.00 |
| Total | $17,071.33 | $17,359.33 | $16,368.33 | $99,564.00 |
Please note for all students:
- Fieldwork costs vary each semester and are not included in the above.
- Anticipated books & supplies for year 2 are $659.
- All estimated costs are subject to change.
- Does not include Student Health Insurance.