- Degree Course Type
- Entry Level Qualification
- Degree Course Duration
- Course Fields
- Degree Course Entrance Exam
- Average Course Fee
- Average Salary Offered
- Course Details
- Course Highlights
- About Course
- Why Choose Course And Required Skills
- Eligibility
- Entrance Exams Details
- Degree Course Syllabus
- Top Colleges
- Course Fees
- Top Recruiters And Salary
- Course Scope And Career Options
- Admission Process
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Course Details
Master of Occupational Therapy
Degree Course Type
Masters
Entry Level Qualification
Graduate
Degree Course Duration
2 Year
Course Fields
Medical
Average Course Fee
100000 - 700000
Average Salary Offered
500000 - 1000000
Course Highlights
Highlights
Level | Postgraduate |
Course Name | Master in Occupational Therapy |
Short Name | MOT |
Level | Postgraduate |
Duration | 2 Years |
Eligibility | Bachelor in Occupational Therapy (BOT) |
Selection Process | Merit Basis/ Entrance Exam |
Course Fee | INR 1-7 Lacs |
Average Salary | INR 5- 10 Lacs |
About Course
Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT) is a 2- year post-graduate course. Master in Occupational Therapy provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with real clients.
Why Choose Course And Required Skills
Master in Occupational Therapy provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with real clients.
Eligibility
Candidates wishing to apply for a Master's in Occupational Therapy course need to meet minimum eligibility which is a minimum aggregate score of 45- 50% in Bachelor in Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy, including 6 months of internship.
Entrance Exams Details
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) is done on the basis of entrance exams. Those candidates who qualify the entrance exam will be eligible for MOT admissions.
1. NEET PG
2. NEET SS
Degree Course Syllabus
First Year:
Research Methodology | Application of Occupational Therapy | Theory of Rehabilitation |
Role of Occupational Therapy in Physical Dysfunctions | Assessment and Management | O.T Clinics |
Role of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health | Presentations | Symposium |
Second Year:
Administration Management & Ethical Issues | Pedagogy in Occupational Therapy Education | Occupational Therapy in Musculoskeletal Disorders 1 |
Presentations/ O.T. Clinics | Assessment and Management 2 | Occupational Therapy in Musculoskeletal Disorders |
Top Colleges
Following is some of the top colleges offering Paramedical courses:
1. Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research (Kolar)
2. Maulana Azad Medical College (Delhi)
3. Chirayu Medical College (Indore)
4. CMC Vellore (Vellore)
5. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (New Delhi).
Course Fees
The average fee for Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) is INR 2,50,000 per year.
Top Recruiters And Salary
Top Recruiters:
1. Help Age India
2. Apollo Hospital
3. Fortis Hospital
4. Medybiz Pvt. Ltd
5. Talwalkars Pantaloon Fitness Pvt.Ltd
6. Hosmat Hospital
Salary
The entry-level salary of a fresher is Rs. 3 lakhs to Rs. 5 lakhs per annum.
Course Scope And Career Options
Career Options
Given below is a list of suitable employment areas for postgraduates:
1. Public and Private Hospitals
2. Rehabilitation Units
3. Consultation Services
4. Research Institutions
5. Private Practice
6. Special Schools
7. Industrial Medical Facilities
8. De-Addiction Centres
9. Psychiatric Clinics
10. Workplace Health and Safety Units
Here’s a list of popular job roles after completing a Master of Occupational Therapy course:
1. Occupational Therapist
2. Teacher
3. Professor
4. Medical Record Manager
5. Researcher
6. Assistant Physiotherapist
Admission Process
Admission to the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) is either through entrance exams or on the basis of merit.
Direct Admissions: The Direct Admission process is followed by various colleges in India for MOT admissions. Through this pathway, candidates are selected on the basis of their marks scored in the previous examination. For this, candidates simply have to apply to the college or university. After the board results are out, the colleges will release their cut-off scores.
If candidates have scored more than or equal to the cut-off scores of the intended college, they will be eligible for enrolment at that institute.
Admissions through Entrance Exam: The second way for Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) is done on the basis of entrance exams. Those candidates who qualify the entrance exam will be eligible for MOT admissions.
