UC offers a hybrid Health Sciences major with a Pre-Occupational Therapy program that specifically prepares you for entry into graduate-level occupational therapy programs. Occupational therapists, also known as OTs, evaluate and treat patients of all ages with injuries, illnesses or disabilities using meaningful activities (occupations). Occupational therapists typically use self-care, work, play, and leisure occupations to help clients adapt to individual life circumstances to gain, sustain and maintain health. 

Compatible UC Majors

Health Sciences: Pre-Occupational Therapy

Possible UC Degrees

• Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science

Potential Career Paths

Students with a degree in Health Sciences: Pre-Occupational Therapy usually pursue careers in care management, neurodiagnostic technology, surgical assistance, home health services, medical technology, and occupational therapy. Learn more about what you can do with a degree in Health Sciences: Pre-Occupational Therapy

College & Career Track Health Sciences: Pre-Occupational Therapy Coursework

You can find general details about the courses below in the UC Course Catalog. For information about when courses are offered, check the UC Course Offerings page.

* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.

^# Your UC advisor will help you select courses that satisfy the BoK (Breadth of Knowledge) requirement.

^& Must be taken together.

^ Must be taken together.

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