SRM College of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy is a healthcare profession that enables people of all ages to be independent in their day-to-day activities. SRM College of Occupational Therapy was started in the academic year 1996 under the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical Univer 996 under the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. In the year 2004, the college was brought under the ambit of SRM University, and the same year Postgraduate program was started. SRM College is the only occupational therapy college to offer BOT, MOT, and PhD programs in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the colleges in South India which is recognized by the All India Occupational Therapists’ Association (AIOTA), the National Governing body of the profession and World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), the apex professional body worldwide, and accredited by NAAC with graded A++. These recognitions give a distinct advantage of being accepted at par in the world of medicine, which allows students to seek higher studies or employment in abroad. To promote International Standard of competency in Academics and Clinical practice To escalate Health, Wellbeing and Quality Of Life of all people, populations and communities To integrate the full potential and facilitate innovations in meeting Healthcare challenges To impart knowledge in professional aptitude and skill development to be an exceptional Occupational Therapist To provide learning environment for creating research mindset and to apply the methodology in Evidence-Based practice To enrich the quality standards in knowledge and research attributes To inculcate Ethics, Morals, Values, Competency, Confidence and Honesty in an individual and to promote wellness of the profession and humanity To promote Advocacy and Leadership skills for the betterment of the profession and the client Occupational Therapy profession provides a wide array of career options and avenues for specialization. We take great pride in the opportunities to secure placements in various countries such as the UK, Qatar, Dubai, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. These achievements stand as a testament to the dedication and hard work of our graduates, showcasing their efforts in advancing the profession on a global scale. Our undergraduate alumni, were placed in the Jewel Autism Centre, Kerala and have also successfully secured positions in various hospitals and private therapy centers across India, with salaries averaging Rs. 6.6 lakhs per annum for BOT Graduates and Rs. 9 lakhs per annum for MOT Graduates. We proudly would like to acclaim our recent accomplishment that in 2023, 15 of our PG students were placed in USA – Ed Theory, a top- ranked California-based company with a whopping salary package of 70,000 to 72,000 USD (approx. Rs. 58 lakhs per annum), 77 alumni are placed in UK under NHS Trust and more than 20 are placed in Middle East Countries. Furthermore, our alumni have exemplified exceptional initiative and drive by not only establishing entrepreneurial ventures across different states but also pursuing academic roles in various sectors. This dual representation truly highlights the multifaceted capabilities and achievements of our graduates.