COURSE OVERVIEW
The Bachelor in Occupational Therapy is an undergraduate programme that trains students to support patients in recovering and improving their ability to perform daily activities, rather than directly treating injuries. The course offers Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Psychology, and Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy.
The course essentially covers the following major components of study:
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
- Orthopaedics
- Surgery
- Medicine
- Psychiatry
Additionally, specialisations such as Paediatrics, Adult Rehabilitation, Hand Therapy, Vision Rehabilitation, Community Consultation, Assisted Living, etc., can be pursued to learn more in-depth aspects of the field.
Programme Objectives
- Develop quality entry-level occupational therapists whose practice is guided by occupational science and clinical reasoning;
- Create life-long learners who will contribute to the body of knowledge of the profession;
- Foster student attitudes and professional behaviours consistent with the missions of the university, college and programme;
- Assist the student to develop the skills necessary to provide leadership roles in the profession and society;
- Provide students with the skills and problem-solving abilities to adapt and respond proactively to a changing health care system and society;
- Provide professional resources, services, leadership and scholarship to the profession and community;
- Foster an academic community in which its members participate actively in the development of self and society.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Following are the key features of the B.Sc. Occupational Therapy programme at The Apollo University:
PROGRAMME FEE AND SCHOLARSHIPS
| One-Time Fee | Admission Fee | ₹ 7,000 |
| 1st Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,30,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 2nd Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,30,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 3rd Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,30,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 4th Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,30,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 5th Year | 6 Month Internship | ₹ 35,000 |
| Total Course Fee | ₹ 6,14,000 |
Scholarship is available for eligible students
Eligibility
Passed with at least 45% (40% in case the candidates belong to reserved category) marks with Botany, Zoology, Physics and Chemistry or Inter vocational with Bridge course of Biological and Physical Sciences (or) APOSS with Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences from a recognized board or other equivalent board or Intermediate and attain 17 Years as on 31st December of Calendar Year.
EMPLOYABILITY AREAS
There are a plethora of job opportunities in the health care industries of India for Occupational Therapists. Occupational Therapists will be able to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy including the following
- Government Hospital
- Private Hospitals
- Rehabilitation Centres
- Non Government Organisations
- Community Health Centres
- Nursing Homes
- Geriatric Care centres
- Own practice