Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy or B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy is a 3-year undergraduate course divided into six semesters. Also the course is provided by various Colleges and Institutes throughout the country, where time duration can vary between 3 years to 4.5 years.

Candidates need to have passed 10+2 from a recognized board to fulfil the minimum eligibility criterion. Admission to occupational therapy courses is entrance exam based followed by a round of counselling.

B.Sc. in occupational therapy deals with improving the life and condition of handicapped and limited people through different modes of treatments. It can be said that this course is similar to rehabilitation of patient.

The average annual fees charged for the course ranges anywhere between INR 3 lacs to 6 lacs, depending upon the institute or college/university providing education in the respective course.

At a fresher level, a graduate in this field can earn anywhere between 2 lacs to 15 Lacs which can vary according to candidate’s expertise in the field and the respective University. Various job profiles offered in the field are Occupational Therapist, Consultant, OT Nurses and Technicians, Cardiac OT Nurse and many more.