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Can I do masters in psychiatry (MD) after completing bachelors of occupational therapy (BOT)?


Shreya Roy Paladhi 29th Jul, 2019
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priyaankasarkar Student Expert 29th Jul, 2019
Dear Shreya, for MD in Psychiatry, you should have had a Medical degree like MBBS, BDS, BHMS, etc. But with BOT you cannot pursue MD in Psychiatry. You can pursue post graduation degree after BOT like M.Sc in Psychology and then opt for either a M.Phil or a Ph.D. Following this path, you will be called a Psychologist and  not a Psychiatrist though.
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21st Aug, 2021
Can we study md psychiatry or diploma in psychiatric medicine in india after any of these two courses (bpt) bachelor of physiotherapy and (bds) dental. If so please say how
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Ankit Dahiya Student Expert 29th Jul, 2019
Hello,

No, you need a medical degree like MBBS to pursue MD. However you are eligible for M.Sc Psychiatry.

M.Sc. Psychiatry is a 2-year full-time postgraduate course in Psychiatry science. The eligibility criteria for the program is passing B.Sc. in Psychiatry or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% and above from a recognized university.

Admission to M.Sc. Psychiatry program is conducted on the basis of Merit. Furthermore, few of the reputed colleges and universities may conduct their own entrance examination for selection of candidates followed by counseling.

Follow this link for more

https://www.google.com/amp/s/medicine.careers360.com/articles/md/amp

Good luck





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