Prior to entering the Occupational Therapy program, students must obtain:

1. An undergraduate degree from a university recognized by the University of Manitoba.
2. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
3. A minimum grade of “B” in each of the required prerequisite courses (or approved alternate courses).
   The prerequisite courses are:
   Anatomy (3 credits)
   Physiology (3 to 6 credits depending on course)
   Statistics (3 credits)
   Psychology (minimum 3 credits)
   Social Sciences (minimum 3 credits) (ex. Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, Human Geography)

These prerequisite courses will provide applicants with important background knowledge for the occupational therapy program. There are many other courses that will add to your background knowledge. Students in the occupational therapy program have shared that courses related to human development (child, adolescent, adult), health studies, kinesiology, and higher level behavioural and social sciences have been especially helpful in preparing them for the occupational therapy program. Courses that emphasize academic writing will also be of benefit.

Please click on the following links for a listing of approved prerequisites at other educational institutions. If your university is not listed, click here to enquire about a prerequisite review.

University of Winnipeg

Brandon University

Canadian Mennonite University

Red River College

University of Saskatchewan

University of Regina

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