BOT in Occupational Therapy

Administrative Office No.: 0824-2425966
College office no: 0824-2429139
Duration :4½ years (8 semesters and 6 months internship) – Admissions open for the batch 2025 – 26
Eligibility : PUC/12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with 50 % Marks
The classes will be held at Department of Occupational Therapy, New city campus, Near Pandeshwar Fire station, Pandeshwar, Mangaluru and Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Mukka, Mangaluru.

About the Programme :

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) is a four-and-a-half-year full time academic program with semester pattern of examinations. After passing the fourth year of education, the student will undergo a six months period of compulsory rotatory internship in various clinical departments.

The BOT program is an instructional package developed to suit the needs of students to keep pace with the developments in higher education and the quality assurance expected of it in the light of liberalization and globalization in higher education.

Unique Features:

1. Flexible curriculum based on current industry requirements.
State of art Library equipped with excellent collection of books, periodicals, journals and magazines.
OPD and Demonstration Lab with modern equipment like Sensory Garden, Multisensory stimulation equipment’s, Standardized tools and equipment’s, ADL simulation tools and equipment’s, Adaptive and Assistive aids and many more.
Splint Lab with efficient tools and equipment’s for making customized splints and devices.
Highly qualified and experienced teaching faculty.
Value added courses other than the curriculum to develop skills related to the field and other areas.
Mentor-mentee program for enhancing student’s academic performance and personality development.
Tie-ups with leading hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and therapy clinics for hands-on clinical exposure.
Integration of physiotherapy, speech therapy, psychology, and other allied health sciences for holistic patient care.
Opportunities for students to participate in national and international seminars, research presentations, and hands-on workshops.
Regular field visits, rural health camps, and community-based rehabilitation programs.
Encouraging students to develop innovative assistive devices and therapy solutions through research and start up incubation support.
Dedicated research labs with support for funded projects, publications, and evidence-based practice.
Enhancing leadership, communication, and teamwork skills through structured training programs.
Safe and comfortable hostel accommodations with transport facilities for easy commuting.
Merit-based and need-based scholarships to support deserving students.

Career:

Wide range of scope in India as well as abroad countries such as Middle East, US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand. They can work in Government Hospitals, Corporate hospitals, establish private practice, can work in primary health centers, educational institutions, Rehabilitation centers, research centers, community centers, day care centers, vocational centers, special schools and industries.

Clinical Training:

Students will find clinical training an invaluable supplement to the theoretical sessions. They will develop a broad foundation of applying Occupational Therapy knowledge into assessment and management skills. At present, the Institute gives its students training through:

Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Mukka, in various departments such as Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Medicine, Surgery, Critical care, Paediatrics, Respiratory medicine
Department of Occupational Therapy OPD, Pediatric unit (Sensory Garden & Multisensory stimulation room), Orthopedics and Hand Splinting unit, Neuro Rehabilitation unit, ADL unit, Mental Health unit.
Prashanth Nivas Old Age Home
Chethana special school for children
Lions Centre Spandana special school, Suratkal
Primary Healthcare centers

Note :
(1) University registration fees and Application fees are to be paid separately

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