Program Overview
The Prosthetics and Orthotics at University of Hartford is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 24 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 arts & design. 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 Prosthetics and Orthotics 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: West Hartford, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Prosthetics and Orthotics programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Gross Anatomy
- Gross Anatomy Laboratory
- Kinesiology
- Kinesiology Laboratory
- Clinical Foundations
- Lower-Limb Orthotics
- Transtibial Prosthetics
- Biomechanics
- Biomechanics Laboratory
- Orthopedic Pathology
- Material Methods in Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Scientific Inquiry I
- Spinal Orthotics
- Transfemoral Prosthetics
- Integrated Internship II
- Scientific Inquiry II
- Lower-Limb Orthotics II
- Upper-Limb Orthotics
- Neuroscience
- Upper-Limb Prosthetics
- Integrated Internship III
- Scientific Inquiry III
- Advanced Pediatric Examination and Intervention
- Clinical Practice Gerontology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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- 3.0\n(out of 4.0) \n
- 3.7\xc2\xa0(out\nof 5.0) \n
- 80%\n(out of 100) \n
- 70%\n(out of 100) India/Canada \n
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- GCSE\n- five *passes with grades of A,B or C.\xc2\xa0* Four of the five passes\nmust be English, Mathematics, Natural/Physical\xc2\xa0 Science and Social\nScience \n
- GCE\n- five * passes with grades of A,B or C. * Four of the five passes must be\nEnglish, Mathematics, Natural/Physical Science and Social Science
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 University of Hartford
University of Hartford
West Hartford, United States
University of Hartford is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date by 2012
- Language English
- Duration 24 months