Occupational Therapy Scope

After completing a degree in Occupational Therapy, becoming a doctor in the traditional sense, such as an MBBS or MD, requires starting a new medical education pathway.

A degree in Occupational Therapy does not qualify you to practice as a doctor, as it focuses on rehabilitation and therapy rather than medicine and surgery.

However, if you wish to pursue a medical degree, you would need to meet the eligibility criteria, including clearing the NEET exam, and then complete an MBBS programme followed by specialisation if desired. 

Hello,

You can opt for management or technical fields.

You can pursue hospital management or MBA or you may opt to pursue PG course in Occupational Therapy. It is a 2 years long PG course.

MOT course could be used to specialize in the following disciplines-

• Paediatrics
• Rehabilitation Science
• Orthopaedics
• Neurology
• Psychiatry
• Disability Management

Hi,

No one course better than other. They are both different and play importnt roles in rehabilitation.

Candidates can choose BPT to help patients restore physical movement and strength after injury. Or choose BOTh to help people gain independence in daily life, work or hobbies - often focusing on mental and emotional rehabilitation. 

BPT has a higher volume of job openings and in some contexts higher visibility. 

Hope this helped your query! All the best!