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Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics

The 48-hour Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics degree is designed to prepare leaders who utilize science as the framework for problem-solving. The 2-year full-time applied science curriculum combines clinically oriented coursework in rehabilitation medicine, allied health science, and prosthetics/orthotics with engineering.

Program Overview

This interdisciplinary graduate program is in the Department of Exercise and Sport Management in the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services. As the only program of its kind in Georgia and one of just thirteen nationwide, this graduate program will leverage established strengths in clinical care, health sciences, and engineering.

Facilities

Students will learn in new state-of-the-art clinical and technical facilities, including:

• Clinical Lab
• Physical Assessment Labs
• Clinical Simulation Labs
• Device Assembly Lab
• Machine Room
• Biomechanics and Motion Analysis Labs

Program Snapshot

• Format: Face-to-Face
• Number of Credit Hours: 48 Total Hours
• Entry Terms: Fall
• Time to Complete: Two-Year Program

Admissions Requirements

• Online Graduate Application: A non-refundable $60 application fee applies.
• Transcripts: Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended.
• Bachelor's degree: A minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university.

Additional Program Requirements

• Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 with a bachelor's degree in exercise science, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, psychology, or other relevant field from a nationally accredited institution preferred.
• Completion of program prerequisites with a C or better prior to matriculating into the program.
• Statement of Purpose (Two pages double-spaced):
  • Your experience in the field, including volunteer/shadowing experience.
  • Your reason(s) for choosing this degree program.
  • Your experience with research (if applicable).
  • Your career goals and how furthering your education with this degree will help you realize these goals.
• Two references (from academic or professional sources)
• Resume or professional vitae documenting education, experience (work and volunteer), certifications, professional affiliations, specific skills related to the field, and research presentations/publications.

Program Benefits

• Top 20 Schools in the U.S. that students want to attend, as reported by U.S. News and World Report.
• Over 7,100 companies recruited students and alumni from the university in 2020.
• State-of-the-Art Research Facilities: Increase exposure to technology, innovation, and engineering principles in state-of-the-art clinical, technical, and research laboratories.
• Cohort-Based Program: Take advantage of community building and collaboration opportunities that cohort-based programs offer.
• Evidence-Based Clinical Practice: Discover evidence-based methods, including clinical measurement, molding, and digital scanning techniques to fabricate custom-molded orthoses and prostheses.
• Make a Positive Impact: Develop a lifelong career of helping people and fill professional roles in a range of settings with clients/patients of diverse backgrounds across the lifespan.

Career Opportunities

• College Professor
• Advanced Healthcare Therapist
• Prosthetist
• Orthotist
• Physical Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician
• Respiratory Therapist
• Chiropractor
• Medical Technologist

Related Degrees & Programs

• Exercise Science
• Special Education
• Nursing