About Occupational Therapy in University of South Dakota
Undergraduate students may choose any USD major with required prerequisite coursework in preparation for applying to a graduate occupational therapy program. Common undergraduate degrees include Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, and Health Sciences. Most programs require a bachelor's degree, preferred GPA and coursework in:
- Biology
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Social sciences
- Statistics
- Humanities
USD and other graduate programs consider academic performance, character and knowledge of the profession for entry into the program.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS :6.0
- TOEFL IBT: 71
- PTE : 48
University of South Dakota Highlights
| College Type |
Public Research university |
| Foundation |
1862 |
| Annual Endowment |
$264.1 million |
| Location |
Vermillion, South Dakota, USA |
| Campus Setting |
Rural |
| Enrollment |
9920 UG: 7103 Graduate: 2356 |
| Acceptance Rate |
86.4% |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time, Online |
| Admission Intake |
Fall and Spring |
| Academic Pattern |
Semester-based |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, Financial Aids and Bursaries |
| Helpdesk |
Tel: 1-877-269-6837 Email: admissions@usd.edu |
University of South Dakota Cost and Expenses
The following table shows the estimated undergraduate cost of attendance for the 2019-2020 academic year, which includes a variety of expenses:
| Expense Type |
Estimated Cost |
| Tuition & Fees |
12,807 USD |
| Housing |
4,280 USD |
| Meals |
3751 USD |
| Books, supplies and insurance |
2000 USD |
| Total |
22,838 USD |
