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What is the duration of the Prosthetics and Orthotics program?

What is the duration of the Prosthetics and Orthotics program?

The program consists of four academic years structured across eight levels, followed by a mandatory 12-month internship in accredited healthcare centers.

Is there a required internship in the Prosthetics and Orthotics program after graduation ? What does it involve?

Is there a required internship in the Prosthetics and Orthotics program after graduation ? What does it involve?

Yes. Students must complete a one-year internship that includes clinical and professional training in prosthetics and orthotics under the supervision of qualified specialists.

What is the academic system of the Prosthetics and Orthotics program? Is it semester-based or annual?

What is the academic system of the Prosthetics and Orthotics program? Is it semester-based or annual?

The program follows a semester-based system (two semesters per academic year), and admission is offered once annually.

What is the language of instruction in the Prosthetics and Orthotics program?

What is the language of instruction in the Prosthetics and Orthotics program?

All courses in the program are delivered in English.

What are the admission requirements for the Prosthetics and Orthotics program?

What are the admission requirements for the Prosthetics and Orthotics program?

Admission is determined according to the criteria announced annually by the university and is subject to the program’s available capacity.

Does admission to the Prosthetics and Orthotics program require an interview or an entrance assessment?

Does admission to the Prosthetics and Orthotics program require an interview or an entrance assessment?

Admission procedures may include a personal interview or an entrance assessment, depending on the university’s policies for that academic year. Such requirements are announced officially when applicable.

Can students transfer into the Prosthetics and Orthotics program from other majors?

Can students transfer into the Prosthetics and Orthotics program from other majors?

Transfer requests are accepted in accordance with the university’s general internal transfer policies and based on seat availability and competitive criteria.

What is the nature of the Prosthetics and Orthotics program’s study plan? Is it more practical or theoretical?

What is the nature of the Prosthetics and Orthotics program’s study plan? Is it more practical or theoretical?

The program combines theoretical courses in rehabilitation sciences and biomechanics with extensive practical training in prosthetics and orthotics laboratories.

Does the Prosthetics and Orthotics program require specific skills or physical abilities

Does the Prosthetics and Orthotics program require specific skills or physical abilities

Students are expected to have good manual skills, the ability to perform hands-on work and stand for extended periods, as well as strong communication skills for patient interaction.

What types of prosthetics and orthotics are students trained on?

What types of prosthetics and orthotics are students trained on?

Practical training includes:

  • Upper and lower limb prosthetics
  • Spinal orthoses
  • Upper and lower limb orthotics
  • Modern technologies such as digital design and 3D scanning.
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