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Admissions Timeline for MU Undergraduates
3+3 EARLY ADMISSION
ELIGIBILITY
• The 3+3 early admission program is not restricted to specific majors at Marquette University. Within the College of Health Sciences, the majors of
Exercise Physiology (EXPH) and Biomedical Sciences (BISC) have defined pathways to allow for application and admission to the 3+3 program for
senior year, please consults with your adviser and/or the EXPH or BISC major section of this bulletin. Undergraduate students in any other major
at Marquette University may be eligible to apply if they are on track to complete all Marquette Core Curriculum (MCC) and college/major/minor
requirements, such that no greater than 34 total elective credits remain to complete the undergraduate degree upon entering the OTD program in
the senior year.
• The human anatomy and human physiology prerequisites must be completed at Marquette University.
• A maximum of one prerequisite may be in progress at time of application.
• Undergraduates who transfer to Marquette University from another institution must have a minimum of 30 total credit hours (2 terms) completed at
Marquette University and meet all other 3+3 eligibility requirements listed above.
Admissions Timeline Post Baccalaureate
Students admitted to our entry-level doctoral program begin study in the fall semester each year. The application cycle for a fall 2022 start will open on July 22, 2021. Application materials are accepted through OTCAS (Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service) www.otcas.org.
Marquette OTD admissions is rolling, which means that completed applications are reviewed once received and review is ongoing until the class is filled.
Virtual interviews for qualified applicants will be conducted from October 2021 through June 2022.
Eligibility
All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree (any field) from a regionally accredited institution prior to matriculation into the OTD program.
Applications will be reviewed by the Marquette University OTD Admissions Committee upon successful completion of all requirements listed below.
Admissions Requirements
Verified OTCAS application. A verified application status includes the following materials submitted directly to OTCAS:
Prerequisite Courses |
Semester Credits |
Notes |
Courses Taken At MU |
Human Anatomy and Human Physiology |
6 |
Combined (A&P I, II) or separate courses, at least one w/ lab |
BISC 1035 and EXPH 2045; BISC 2015 and 2016; BISC 3135 and BISC 4145; or BISC 3135 and BIOL 4701 |
Biological Science |
3 |
Course must cover cell function |
BIOL 1001 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
Acceptable alternatives are Psychopathology or Clinical Psychology |
PSYC 3401, 3410, or 3501 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
Course(s) must cover lifespan |
PSYC 2101 or 3101 and 3120 |
Humanities |
3 |
e.g. History, Literature, Religion, Language, Ethics, Philosophy |
Discovery Tier Courses |
Social Science |
3 |
e.g. Sociology, Public Health, Economics, Urban Studies, Social Welfare, Anthropology |
Discovery Tier Courses |
Statistics |
3 |
Social science, educational, or mathematical; business statistics will not meet requirement |
MATH 1700; PSYC 2001 (preferred); SOCI 2060 |
Medical Terminology |
1 |
Can be completed online; and taken for credit or certificate |
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Accepted Students:
In addition to academic requirements, accepted students must be able to carry out the basic duties and essential functions of a generalist occupational therapist with or without reasonable accommodation(s). Accepted students must complete additional requisites for admission prior to matriculation, including,
2021 – 2022 Tuition and Fees |
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OTD Program Fall 2021 |
OTD Program Spring 2022 |
OTD Program Summer 2022 |
OTD Program 2021 – 2022 Academic Year |
Tuition |
$23,840.00 |
$23,840.00 |
N/A |
$47,680.00 |
Lab Fees |
$300.00 |
$100.00 |
N/A |
$400.00 |
Books & Supplies |
$300.00 - $700.00 |
$300.00 - $700.00 |
$200.00 - $500.00 |
$900.00 - $1900.00 |
Loan Fees |
$1,500.00 |
$1,500.00 |
N/A |
$3,000.00 |
Distant Ed Fees |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Total Cost |
$51,980 - $52,980 |
*Tuition costs dependent on board review.