Overview
Accredited by CAAHEP, the Prosthetics and Orthotics program at Northwestern University consists of didactic and laboratory instruction in anatomy, kinesiology, pathology, behavioral sciences, research skills, normal and pathological gait, biomechanics, material science, evaluation, measurement, impression procedures, components, alignment, fitting, and fabrication.
Program highlights
The MPO is built on a Blended Learning format where students will complete their first two quarters (six months) online. After demonstrating proficiency in fundamental concepts, students attend class at NUPOC’s Chicago campus for four focused quarters (12 months) of hands-on, supervised clinical education. During the on campus practicum, where they benefit from a 1:8 instructor-student ratio and learn hands-on clinical skills with people who actually use prostheses or orthoses, MPO students apply their knowledge and develop skills in assessment, design, fitting, and evaluation of prostheses and orthoses for Educational Models who have physical impairments, including amputations.
The final quarter (three months) is conducted via distance education and offers students the opportunity to focus on an area of special interest while honing their clinical skills prior to beginning their NCOPE accredited residency. Students do not need to live in Chicago during this final quarter of the NUPOC MPO program.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Materials Science
- Human Movement Science
- Principles of Orthotics-Prosthetics Practice
- Professional Issues
- Behavioral Sciences
- Technologies in O/P
- Supervised Clinical Experiences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Rolling admissions process
Language
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Disciplines
Prosthetics and Orthotics View 16 other Masters in Prosthetics and Orthotics in United StatesAcademic requirements
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English requirements
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Qualified applicants to the MPO program must have completed a four-year baccalaureate degree (BS, BA) prior to beginning the MPO program.
- Printed and signed copy of the completed NUPOC MPO Application Form
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal essay
- Sealed Official Transcripts
- Application Fee ($95)
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students)
Tuition Fee
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International
40862 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 40862 USD per year during 21 months. -
National
40862 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 40862 USD per year during 21 months. -
In-State
40862 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 40862 USD per year during 21 months.
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Scholarships Information
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