Program Overview

Education

The Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center offers two postgraduate degree programs, the Masters of Prosthetics & Orthotics (MPO) and Masters of Prosthetics & Orthotics Research (MPO-R), in a blended-format curriculum with the first six months completed online. These programs prepare clinicians and researchers to contribute significantly to the Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O) profession.

Our Degree Programs

Masters of Prosthetics & Orthotics

The Masters of Prosthetics & Orthotics (MPO) program is a competitive, 21-month postgraduate degree that prepares a competent entry-level Orthotist/Prosthetist in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavioral) learning domains.

Masters of Prosthetics & Orthotics Research

The Masters in Prosthetics & Orthotics Research (MPO-R) program is designed to train students to become clinician-scientists. Built upon the clinical curriculum, the MPO-R provides advanced training in research methods relevant to the P&O profession and culminates with a thesis.

Program Details

• The MPO program is a 21-month postgraduate degree.
• The MPO-R program provides advanced training in research methods and culminates with a thesis.
• Both programs are offered in a blended-format curriculum with the first six months completed online.

Student Testimonials

• Mariam El-Khatib: "I'm so grateful to be part of NUPOC! As someone transitioning into O&P as a second career and after many years away from school, I was really nervous coming into the program, but NUPOC really made the process both seamless and exciting."
• Christian Maron: "The field of prosthetics and orthotics offers a unique opportunity to blend my interests in exercise, clinical care, and engineering through the creation of custom devices that truly make a difference in people's lives."
• Grace Holzman: "I chose to pursue a degree in prosthetics and orthotics because I want to provide individuals with the opportunity to regain mobility in their life."
• Alexa Schauder: "Choosing Northwestern University's prosthetics and orthotics program was the best decision I made."
• Beau Schulze: "Being a part of NUPOC is a dream come true for me."