Course objectives
NIPMR has started the Bachelors of Occupational Therapy programme, affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
NIPMR has started the Bachelors of Occupational Therapy programme, affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).
Here’s the programme details
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Programme Code
B.O.T
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B.O.T
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
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Affiliation
Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)
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Level of programme
Under Graduate (UG)
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Duration
4 Academic years + 6 months Internship
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Pattern of programme
Non Semester
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Medium of instruction
English
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Eligibility
Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course should have passed in all the subjects of the qualifying examinations of the Higher Secondary(H.Sc) conducted by Kerala state or equivalent examination (Academic Stream) with the following subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology
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Selection criteria
The selection and admission to the course will be done through LBS only. From the rank list prepared by LBS, 10 candidates will be selected on Merit and another 9 through management Quota and 1 through NRI quota.
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Reservations
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC, PwD and others as per the norms of the Government
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Scope
A successful candidate has job opportunities as therapist, teaching faculty, researcher in Government & NGOs, self-employment, consultant/advisor in industrial & educational institutions in India & abroad.
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Higher Education Prospects
Masters in Occupational Therapy, PhD and Post-Doctoral and Fellowship Programmes
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Syllabus
Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)
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Evaluation pattern
As per the norms of Kerala University of Health Sciences
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Certifying Authority
Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)
Meet our faculties
Ms. Anna Daniel
Principal
Ms. Anna Daniel is the Principal of the BOT Programme at the National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR). She has more than 13 years of experience. Her area of expertise is in the assessment and Occupational therapy management of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She is a certified Handwriting specialist and has extensive experience in working with children with Specific Learning Disorders, especially Dysgraphia. She is also certified in Sensory Integration Therapy. Anna has published papers in international journals. She had also developed a comprehensive Curriculum for Kindergarten. She also has experience in the management of adults with neurological and psychiatric disorders.
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Course details
Eligibility
Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course should have passed in all the subjects of the qualifying examinations of the Higher Secondary(H.Sc) conducted by Kerala state or equivalent examination (Academic Stream) with the following subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Scope
A successful candidate has job opportunities as therapist, teaching faculty, researcher in Government & NGOs, self-employment, consultant/advisor in industrial & educational institutions in India & abroad.
Higher Education Prospects
Masters in Occupational Therapy, PhD and Post-Doctoral and Fellowship Programmes
Our team members
NIPMR provides very comprehensive rehabilitation in the areas of physical disability as well as speech and hearing disorders through team assessment and evaluation.
