Master of Occupational Therapy

The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) is a two-year full-time on-campus program that includes compulsory clinical fieldwork. Each student is assigned a university-recognized guide in their chosen specialty and must complete a dissertation beginning with the presentation of an original research protocol before the Departmental Review Board, followed by approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee and the University.

Along with clinical, para-clinical, supervisory, administrative, and micro-teaching responsibilities, students are required to complete data collection, analysis, and dissertation writing at least three months before the final examination. Eligibility for the final examination at the end of two years depends on the submission and university approval of the dissertation, as well as the compulsory submission of a logbook documenting all postgraduate activities each year. Completion of workshops in Research Methodology and Teaching Technology is desirable. The MOT degree is awarded after successfully passing all theory and practical examinations.

2 years Full time course

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Tuition Fees : INR 3,50,000/- Per year

• The candidate should have passed the Bachelor of Occupational therapy from a regular, on campus course, recognized by NCAHP with pass marks (50%).

• The candidate should have appeared in CUET-PG test/ Any similar tests conducted by Central or State Govt./University Any other test as recognized by NCAHP

• Candidate must furnish a certificate of physical fitness from a registered medical practitioner and two references from persons other than relatives testifying to satisfactory general character at the time of submission of application form.

At the end of the two-year full-time Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program, the student shall be a specialized professional with advanced clinical, research, teaching, supervisory, communication, and administrative skills in the chosen area of specialization. The postgraduate will be competent in planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based occupational therapy interventions; critically analyzing current literature; integrating advanced therapeutic techniques and technologies into clinical practice; and facilitating patient transition from acute care to community integration. The program also develops ethical practice, effective interdisciplinary communication, clinical supervision, micro-teaching abilities, research aptitude through original dissertation work, and administrative skills related to organizing, coordinating, documenting, and presenting professional activities.

• The student will be trained in specifics and advanced therapeutic processes pertaining to the diagnosis and management of the respective specialty and allied subjects.
• The student will be able to perform critical evaluation of Occupational Therapy and related medical science literature for adopting new theories and technologies in Occupational Therapy diagnostic and therapeutic procedure.
• The student will be able to implement Evidence based interventions and periodically update knowledge and translate into everyday clinical practice.
• The students will be able to implement a transition program for patients from acute care to community integration.
• The students will be able to ethically abide by the rights of the patients and maintain high standards of good clinical practice.
• The Student will be able to design and conduct an original research study in the field of their respective specialty subject.
• The student will be able to execute administrative skills of organising, coordinating and documenting various post graduate activities
• The student will be able to use the latest technology for presentation skills, intervention and documentation
• The student will be proficient in communication with Authorities, Colleagues, co-professionals, patients, and their care givers
• The students will be able to project the Occupational Therapy process and outcomes, amidst the co-professional team members.
• The student will be able to conduct a micro teaching class for undergraduate students
• The student will be able to supervise clinical and practical demonstrations of undergraduate students