Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences/Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics

The Combined BS/MSPO is a 5-year program. Students enter the program as freshmen, complete the undergraduate BS in Health Sciences, and elevate into the professional MSPO program. 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. Our combined BS/MSPO program prepares graduates to meet the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic challenges of our changing healthcare system. The curriculum combines a liberal arts education with a strong science core to provide the foundation for success in professional practice.

Prosthetists design, fabricate, and fit devices known as prostheses (artificial limbs) for individuals who have partial or total absence of a limb.

Orthotists design and fit devices known as orthoses (orthopedic braces) to enhance function and provide care for patients who have disabling conditions of the limbs and spine.

New design innovations and advances in technology offer dramatic benefits to people who use prostheses or orthoses. For example, advanced prosthetic knees can be controlled by microprocessors that improve gait stability and walking pattern efficiency. Orthoses equipped with Bluetooth devices can electronically interface with nerves to enhance motor control. The National Commission on Orthotics and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) mandated that all prosthetics and orthotic educational programs be elevated to the master's degree level by 2012. Our currently accredited Prosthetics and Orthotics Program offered in partnership with Hanger Clinic has been licensed by the Department of Higher Education, State of Connecticut. We are one of 13 accredited MSPO programs in the United States.

Official transcript/record from each high school (secondary school) you have attended.
The IB and AP testing scores are not required for admission but may help to support your academic record.
You will be required to present the following results: GPA 2.75 (out of 4.0)
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo - 110