Program Overview
The Orthotics and Prosthetics (Entry-level) at Loma Linda University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Orthotics and Prosthetics (Entry-level) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Orthotics and Prosthetics (Entry-level) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Orthotics & Prosthetics Laboratory and Technical Skills
- Orthotic Fitting Techniques
- Patient Management, Assessment, and Documentation
- Orthotic and Prosthetic Clinical Rotation
- Crisis Counseling
- Economics and Business Management
- Pedorthics
- Biomechanical Evaluation
- Medical Terminology
- Gait Analysis
- Loma Linda Perspectives
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Entry-Level Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics, the applicant must have completed a minimum of 64 semester or 96 quarter credit units at a regionally accredited college or university and have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 in both science and non-science courses.
Each student is required to complete an eighty (80) hour observation field experience at one to three orthotic and prosthetics facilities of his or her choice with a letter of documentation for the hours of observation by the facility owner or clinical supervisor.Professional Practice Requirements
Satisfactory completion of the el-MSOP degree requirements qualifies the student to enter a NCOPE accredited residency site of his/her choice. After completing either a twelve (12) month prosthetic or a twelve (12) month orthotic or an (18) month combined orthoprosthetic residency, the resident then is eligible to sit for the certification exam offered by the American Board of Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC). Passing the ABC exam will award either a certification in orthotics (CO), a certification in prosthetics (CP), and or a dual certification as a certified prosthetist-orthotist (CPO). In addition to the certification depending on the State the certified practitioner intends to practice in, it might be necessary to pass a State Licensure Exam in order to practice the profession.Prerequisites
Religion & Humanities: (20 quarter/14 semester units minimum)
Select from at least 3 subject areas:- History - required
- Religion: 4 quarter units/year. Religion courses are required ONLY if a student attended a Seventh-day Adventist College or University.
- Art/Music (Performing Arts limited to 4 quarter hrs)
- Literature; Philosophy
- Foreign Language/American Sign Language
- The department recommends additional electives in this area.
- Anatomy & Physiology/lab - required
- Intro or General Chemistry/lab (one course)- required
- Intro or General Physics/lab (one course) - required
- Statistics - required
- General Psychology - required
- Growth & Development or Abnormal Psychology - required
- Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science
- The department recommends additional electives in this area.
- Freshman English, complete sequence (CLEP not accepted) - required
- Select additional units from speech or computer
- 2 PE Activity Courses - required
- The department recommends additional electives in this area.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
Loma Linda University (LLU) is a private Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university in Loma Linda, California. As of 2019, the university comprises eight schools and a Faculty of Graduate...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months