BOATT

Welcome to B.Sc. Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Techniques (BOATT)

Course Overview
B.Sc. Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Techniques (BOATT) is an undergraduate allied health programme focused on operation theatre procedures, anaesthesia support and safe patient care before, during and after surgery. Students receive theoretical knowledge along with practical and clinical training in healthcare settings.

What Students Learn
Students learn how operation theatres are prepared and managed, how surgical instruments and anaesthesia equipment are handled, and how patients are monitored during surgical procedures. The course also develops knowledge of sterilization, infection prevention, emergency care and postoperative support.

Course Duration
Typically 4 years, including a compulsory 1-year internship. Duration may vary by Institute/University.

Eligibility
Generally, candidates should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) from a recognized board. Minimum marks and other requirements may vary by Institute/University. Some institutions specify 50% aggregate marks and medical fitness.

Mode of Study
Regular, classroom-based learning with practical laboratory training and supervised clinical/hospital exposure. The exact study pattern varies by Institute/University.

Main Areas / Subjects

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Biochemistry and Microbiology
• Anaesthesia Technology
• Anaesthetic Techniques
• Operation Theatre Techniques
• Surgical Procedures
• Surgical Instruments
• Sterilization and Infection Control
• Patient Monitoring
• Emergency and Critical Care
• Pharmacology
• Postoperative Care
• Medical Ethics and Patient Safety

Career Scope
Graduates can work as allied healthcare professionals supporting surgeons, anaesthetists and other clinical teams in hospitals and surgical departments. Career opportunities are available in operation theatres, anaesthesia services, emergency departments, ICUs and related healthcare facilities.

Job Opportunities
Opportunities may be available in government and private hospitals, multispecialty hospitals, surgical centres, emergency departments, trauma centres, ICUs and other healthcare organisations.

Common Job Roles

• Operation Theatre Technologist
• Anaesthesia Technologist
• Anaesthesia Technician
• Operation Theatre Technician
• Surgical Theatre Assistant
• OT Coordinator
• Critical Care Support Technician

Higher Study Options
After completing the bachelor's degree, students may pursue relevant postgraduate programmes in allied health sciences, anaesthesia technology, operation theatre technology, healthcare-related fields or other eligible higher-study programmes. Availability and eligibility vary by Institute/University.

Admission / Important Requirements
Admission requirements vary by Institute/University. Candidates should check the institution's current admission notification for eligibility, required documents, selection process, entrance examination requirements and internship rules. Some institutions use merit-based admission, while other institutions may have their own selection procedure.

Approximate Fee
Varies by Institute/University. For example, Jamia Hamdard's 2025–26 selection information listed a semester fee of ₹75,000 for its B.Sc. Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Techniques programme, in addition to applicable fees.