Bachelor of Occupational Therapy: BOT

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) is an undergraduate program designed to prepare students for a career in occupational therapy, a field focused on helping individuals achieve independence and improve their quality of life through therapeutic interventions. The course typically spans four years and combines theoretical knowledge with practical training.Graduates of the BOT program are equipped to work with diverse populations, including children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities or mental health issues. They play a crucial role in promoting health, enhancing functional abilities, and fostering overall well-being in their clients. Upon completion, students can pursue licensure and explore career opportunities in healthcare, education, and community services.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is a 4-5 year undergraduate course designed to produce efficient Occupational Therapists who can help the treatment of physically or mentally challenged people. They are responsible for conducting therapeutic treatment so that the patients can enjoy their life without any hindrance.

Admission to the Bachelor in Occupational Therapy courses is done on the basis of either a merit list or an entrance examination. The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the course is that the candidates must be from the science stream and should have passed their 12th with 50% score. Check: All Physiotherapy Full Forms

The average course fee for Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy ranges between INR 5,000-INR 80,000. The top Bachelor in Occupational Therapy colleges in India are HIMSR, New Delhi, IMS BHU, AIIPMR, Mumbai, and many more.

The candidates after completion of the course are hired in Rehabilitation Centers, Multi-Specialty Hospitals, Private Practice/Private clinics, Mental Hospitals, Geriatric homes/ Old age Homes, and many more, as Occupational therapists, Occupational Therapy Nurses,etc.

The average salary after the completion of the course ranges between INR 2,00,000-INR 300,000 per annum.

Course Level	Graduate
Duration	4- 5 years
Examination Type	Yearly System
Eligibility	10+2 from a recognized educational Board
Admission Process	Direct admission to colleges. Entrance test in some cases.
Course Fee	INR 15,000 – 80,000
Average Starting Salary	INR 2-6 lacs
Top Recruiting Organizations	Hinduja Hospital, Medanta Hospital, Kokilaben Hospital, etc.
Top Recruiting Areas	Rehabilitation Centers, Multi-Specialty Hospitals, Non-governmental Organizations, Industry for rehabilitation of Injured workers, Private Practice/Private clinics, Mental Hospitals, Geriatric homes/ Old age Homes, Centers for Physically and Mentally Handicapped Children, Schools, Community health centers, Occupational health centers, GP practices/ primary care, education establishments,industrial and commercial organizations, prisons, social services and council departments, residential and nursing homes, charities and voluntary agencies, and such.
Top Job Profiles	Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Nurse, among others.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Syllabus

Occupational Therapy is the branch of science that deals with curing and rehabilitating the physically, emotionally and mentally disabled and challenged people. The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy syllabus focuses on adapting the environment according to the patients, and teaching and educating candidates in the necessary skills needed to perform daily activities. This was also known as ‘Moral Treatment’ in the past.

A year-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus has been tabulated below

Year 1	Year 2
Anatomy (Theory/ Practical)	Pharmacology
Physiology	Microbiology and Pathology
Biochemistry	Biostatistics and Research Methodology
Psychology-1	Psychology-2 Developmental and Organizational Psychology)
Occupational Therapy-1 (Theory / Practical)	Occupational Therapy-2 (Theory / Practical)
Year 3	Year 4
Clinical Orthopedic & Rheumatology	Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry
Clinical Neurology	Community Medicine and Sociology
Bioengineering	General Medicine
Occupational Therapy in Orthopedics (Theory/ Practical)	General Surgery
Occupational Therapy in Neurology (Theory/ Practical)	Occupational Therapy in Mental Health (Theory/ Practical)
Occupational Therapy in Rehabilitation (Theory / Practical)	Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics and Developmental Disabilities (Theory/ Practical)

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy: Abroad

There are many universities abroad, which offer the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy program. Many students prefer to study abroad, due to their better infrastructure, good lab facilities, and better way of learning. Though some things are to be kept in mind, before pursuing the degree in foreign universities.

Candidates must complete their 10th and 12th standards from a recognised educational institute.
They must appear for the GRE exam, and crack it, scoring above the cut off marks, set by the college.
Also, candidates have to show proof of their english proficiency, via either cracking the TOEFL or IELTS exam.
Also, the candidates must show their statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, marksheets of previous exams, medical certificate, etc.

Course Comparison: BOT vs BPT

Let us understand the difference between Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Physical Therapy course

Parameters	Bachelor of Occupational Therapy	Bachelor of Physical Therapy course
Level	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Duration	4-5 Years	4 Years
Admission Process	Merit or Entrance Based	Merit or Entrance Based
Eligibility	10+2 in Science stream from any recognized educational board	10+2 in Science stream from any recognized educational board
Course Fee	INR 15,000 – 80,000	INR 1,00,000 to 5,00,000
Top Recruiters	Rehabilitation Centers, Multi-Specialty Hospitals, Non-governmental Organizations etc.	Hospitals, Educational Institutions, Health Institutions, Sports teams
Average Salary	INR 2-6 lacs	INR 2 – 8 LPA