Overview

Prosthetics and Orthotics is an exciting combination of material science, engineering and health care that makes the prosthetist/orthotist a uniquely qualified member of the health care team.

The combined Prosthetics and Orthotics is a 5-year program at University of Hartford. Students may enter the program as freshmen, complete the undergraduate BS in Health Sciences, and elevate into the professional MSPO program. Transfer students are not currently accepted into the program.

Our combined BS/MSPO program prepares graduates to meet the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic challenges of our changing health care system. The curriculum combines a liberal arts education with a strong science core to provide the foundation for success in professional practice.

Career Outlook

Prosthetists and orthotists are in high demand, with employment expected to grow 22 percent from 2016 to 2026 according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemistry

Precalculus and Trigonometry

Mechanics, Heat and the Body

Electricity and the Body

Psychology

Human Development

Abnormal Psychology

Statistics for Psychology

Ethics in Professions

Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications submitted after the respective program deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Hartford, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application form submitted online.

An official transcript of the secondary school record; official college transcripts, if any.

A letter of recommendation.

Provide Proof of Financial Support.

Provide your Level of English Language Proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

47052 USD / year

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Out-of-State

47052 USD / year

≈ 47052 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

47052 USD / year

≈ 47052 USD / year

Living costs

West Hartford

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

West Hartford

Funding

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