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B.OTH(Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)

BOT stands for Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. It is a job oriented undergraduate course. BOT medical course is based on the field of Occupational Therapy. The course duration is 4½ years and on completion, leads to a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. In this article, you will be reading about BOT course details, eligibility criteria, admission process, syllabus, PG courses & specializations, career prospects, job profiles and scope.

12th Science Biology group students, who failed to secure admission in medical courses such as MBBS/BDS/BPT, may consider pursuing this job oriented course. In fact BOT and BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) courses have much in common!

What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational Therapy deals with patients having physical, mental, emotional and neurological limitations. It aims at improving the life, condition and rehabilitation of such handicapped and limited people through different modes of treatments such as- exercises, functional training, aiding devices and equipment, ergonomic training and environmental restructuring & adaptation.

The reason behind the handicap/limitation/condition of the patient could be any of the following- accident, stroke, cardiac disease, paralysis, depression, autism etc. It is the task of the Occupational Therapist to analyze the condition, evaluate possibilities, create treatment plan and provide the best available treatment and support to the patient. In short, it is similar to rehabilitation of a patient.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy trains students and helps them become skilled professional occupational therapists, capable of undertaking independent/supervised practice. Key skills drilled into students during BOT course are- observation, clinical reasoning, treatment planning and implementation of the plan.

COURSE DETAILS

BOT is an undergraduate course. The course lasts for a period of 4½ years. Academic program is 4 years long. 6 months are dedicated towards internship.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Science stream Biology Group (PCB subjects) students, who have passed 12th Science board examination from a recognized board are eligible to pursue this course. Candidate must also have scored a minimum score of 50% marks in PCB subjects (most institutes do have minimum marks criteria).

ADMISSION PROCESS

Admission usually takes place through State wise/Central Medical Admission authority. It is based on merit marks. Marks scored by a student in State/all India level entrance test (depending upon the type of institute you want admission in) and 12th Science board examination are taken into consideration. Based on these marks, a merit list is made. Seats will be allotted to deserving students based on the merit list.

COURSE CONTENT

To get a better idea about the course structure and syllabus, let us take a look at some of the important subjects present in the program. BOT program is divided into 4 academic years. We will check out important subjects present in each academic year-

1st Year Subjects-
  • Human Anatomy
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Introduction to Occupational Therapy
  • Biomedical Physics
2nd Year Subjects-
  • Occupational Therapeutics
  • Occupational therapy
  • Pathology
  • Microbiology
  • Kinesiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Biostatistics
3rd Year Subjects-
  • Occupational Therapeutics
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Paediatrics
  • Medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Gynaecology and Obstetrics
  • Neurosurgery
  • General Surgery
  • ENT and Radiology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
4th Year Subjects-
  • Orthopaedic Conditions
  • Neurological Conditions
  • Psychiatric Conditions
  • Medical and Surgical Conditions
  • Rehabilitation

ALTERNATIVE COURSES

This section will be of help to those who failed to get admission in BOT course. If you are unable to pursue BOT course and are still interested in the field of Occupational Therapy, you may consider the following alternative courses-

  • Diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy
  • Certificate courses in Occupational Therapy

Among the above mentioned entries, B.Sc. course is the best one, followed by Diploma program. Certificate courses do help acquire useful skills. But such courses hold less value. Questions are also raised on the validity and recognition of such courses and institutes offering them (not always).

PG COURSES

Pursuing a PG course will definitely add more value to one’s skill set! It helps one become more employable. One of the major advantages of pursuing PG course is that it helps one specialize in a particular discipline within the field of Occupational therapy. The most popular PG course among graduates is MOT. It stands for Master of Occupational Therapy. It is a 2 years long PG course. MOT course could be used to specialize in the following disciplines

  • Paediatrics
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Orthopaedics
  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Disability Management

CAREER PROSPECTS AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Many possibilities and job opportunities exist, when it comes to the field of Occupational Therapy. After graduation and getting practice license, one may start working at Government or Private hospitals/clinics/community health centres.
Teaching jobs are also available in front of graduates. BOT graduates may work as instructors at OT colleges/training institutes. For building a rewarding teaching career, pursuing a PG course is recommended. After completing PG course, one may work as a Lecturer at Government or Private OT Colleges/institutes.Rehabilitation clinics are also known to recruit BOT graduates. Graduates may take on the role of rehabilitation specialist at such clinics. Patients who have been through trauma or a surgery are put through rehabilitation sessions. OT professionals may use their skills to aid the rehabilitation process of patients.

The ‘work abroad’ scope associated with this course is very promising! When it comes to developed countries such as the USA, the UK, Canada, New Zealand etc, healthcare system is very well developed. Governments there hire talented and skilled medical professionals from countries like India. Occupational Therapists are also in huge demand there.
International welfare associations as well as NGOs are also known to hire Occupational Therapists to help out needy people. Services offered by an OT professional is needed by people hailing from diverse age groups- from kids to old aged people. The demand for OT professionals is on rise. This trend has been the result of modern lifestyle.

Job profiles available in front of BOT graduates are-

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Rehabilitation Specialist
  • OT Consultant
  • OT Nurse
  • Instructor/Teacher
  • Social Worker
  • Marketer (supporting equipment/devices)

Places/areas where graduates may find job are-

  • Government Hospitals
  • Private Hospitals
  • Mental Hospitals
  • De-Addiction centres
  • Rehabilitation Clinics
  • Nursing homes
  • NGOs
  • International Welfare Bodies
  • OT Colleges/Training Institutes
  • Special Schools
  • Supporting equipment/devices manufacturing companies

MBBS IN CHINA
China is one of the oldest civilzations in the world having a written history of more than 4,000 years, rich culture and a respected educational tradition. That tradition continues to this day, especially in the field of medicine: China is now one of the fastest growing destinations for international students studying medicine in the world.

Features:
-Eligible for any medical licensing examination
-Cheaper Living Low costs and Tuition Fee
-International studying Environment
-The MBBS and MD degrees are acknowledged by international bodies like
-World Health Organization and UNESCO.
-The cost of the complete course of MBBS in China is quite affordable as compared to U.S., Korea Japan and other European countries.

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MBBS IN UKRAINE
Ukraine is a beautiful country situated in Eastern Europe, Ukraine is known for its infrastructure, churches, Black Sea coastline and forested mountains. Its capital, Kiev owns the world famous gold-domed St. Sophia’s Cathedral which is the center of attraction for tourists. Students look up to the country as it is a promising destination for higher studies in various fields like engineering and medicine at low packages.

Features:
-Quality education and infrastructure
-Medical universities of Ukraine are recognised by WHO, UNESCO, MCI Medium of instruction in Ukraine is English

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MBBS IN RUSSIA
Russia is a country and it is situated in Asia and Eastern Europe. Russia has been popular destination for International students for pursuing MBBS right from Soviet Era.
Features :
No Entrance exam & No Donation.
Low & Subsidized course fees.
European Standard of Living.
Degrees Recognized Worldwide
Indian Canteen is Available in most of the Universities.
Excellent Result in MCI Screening Test
All the universities are Government Universities of Russia

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MBBS IN PHILIPPINES
The Philippines, also known as the Republic of Philippines is situated in Southeast Asia in the Western Pacific Ocean.

Features
-Top Grade Universities
-WHO, MCI, CHED Recognized
-American Education System
-Affordable Fees
-Low Cost Living
-Similar Food and climate
-Two among 10 doctors in US are from Phillipines

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MBBS IN KYRGYZSTAN
Kyrgyzstan, formally known as the Kyrgyz Republic is a beautiful country located in Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan is known for its natural beauty and varied traditions. Kyrgyz Republic is a landlocked country, covered by mountains sharing its borders with Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the southeast. The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek which is the largest city of in the country. Bishkek covers a total area of 49 square miles with an estimated population of about 1,250,000. Kyrgyzstan was occupied by by Russia in 1876 and in the year 1991, the country successfully achieved its independence from the Soviet Union.Kyrgyzstan is very popular destination with Indian medical aspirants who fail to get MBBS admission in India as the tuition fee is very reasonable there and quality of education imparted is excellent..

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MBBS IN GEORGIA
Georgia is a European country located at the intersection of Eastern Europe and West Asia. This country shares its borders with the Black Sea in the west, Russia in the north, Turkey and Armenia in the south and Azerbaijan in the Southeast. The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi which is known for its diverse architecture and mazelike, cobblestone streets. The major area of the country is covered with mountains.

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MBBS IN BANGLADESH
Bangladesh is a South Asian country situated in the east of India on the Bay of Bengal. The country is known for its lush greenery and many waterways. The three largest rivers of Asia, the Ganges (locally known as the Padma), the Brahmaputra (locally known as the Jamuna) and the Meghna, flow through Bangladesh and form the fertile Bengal delta which is the largest delta in the world. The Sundarbans, located on the southern coast of Bangladesh which is an enormous mangrove forest and the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger is shared between Bangladesh and India.

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MBBS IN USA
MBBS in USA is becoming a top choice for the Indian students. On an average 17,000 MD graduate every year. According to the 2019 ranking of medical schools, 90 US institutions ranked. Of which 18 have ranked in top 50 globally and 11 in the global top 100. There are 6 medical schools from the US in the top 10. The higher standard of education in the USA has become the prime attraction for Indian medical students seeking admission abroad.

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