Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

DURATION: The duration of above mentioned course will be 3 YEARS

ELIGIBILITY: 10+2 or equivalent candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as main subjects in higher secondary level with the aggregate score, not less than 50%.

Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy is primarily a field that deals with healthcare which is aimed to create well organized occupational therapist that assist in taking care of people who are physically or mentally challenged. Those students who are interested in developing the knowledge to work in diverse field which includes physical rehabilitation, mental health, acute care, working with children and older people are suitable for the course. They should also be good at communicating, working as a team and be able to build connection with patients. The syllabus includes topics like Occupational therapy in orthopedics, Clinical Neurology, Occupational Therapy in Neurology and Bio engineering, Occupational Therapy in Rehabilitation along with the other general health care subjects.

Semester 1                                                                Semester 2

Anatomy Theory                                                     Biochemistry

Anatomy Practical                                                   Psychology 1

Physiology                                                                Occupational Therapy 1 (Theory/Practical)

Semester 3                                                                Semester 4

Pharmacology                                                        Psychology 2 (Development and Organizational

.                                                                                 Psychology)

Microbiology and Pathology                                Occupational Therapy 2 Bio statistics and Research Methodology

Semester 5                                                                      Semester 6

Clinical Orthopedic & Rheumatology              Occupational Therapy in Orthopedics (Theory/Practical) Clinical Neurology               Occupational Therapy in Neurology (Theory/Practical)

Bio Engineering                                                   Occupational Therapy in Rehabilitation (Theory/Practical)

Semester 7                                         Semester 8

General Surgery Community                                 Medicine and Sociology

General Medicine                                 Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics & Developmental Disabilities (Theory/Practical)

Clinical Psychology Psychiatry             Occupational Therapy in Mental Health (Theory/Practical)

SCOPE/CAREER OPTION:

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Geriatric Occupational Therapist

Physical Rehabilitation

Pediatrics Occupational Therapist

Mental Health Therapist