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

Do you have a passion for improving the health and functional mobility of people in your hometown, the country, or even around the world Then the combined Bachelor of Science in Health SciencesMaster of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics (BSMSPO) may be perfect for you.Prosthetics and Orthotics is an exciting combination of material science, engineering and health care that makes the prosthetistorthotist a uniquely qualified member of the health care team.The combined BSMSPO is a 5-year program, which enables you to start your career sooner. Students complete the requirements for the bachelor's degree and begin the professional MSPO program in the fourth year, completing the master's degree by the end of the fifth year. Our combined BSMSPO program prepares graduates to meet the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic challenges of our changing health care 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.

An official transcript of the secondary school record; official college transcripts, if any,GPA - 2.75